Yoaz Hendel
Eisenkot leads Netanyahu, but both blocs without clear path to 61-seat majority - poll
The polling average puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc, including Ofer Winter's People of Israel party, and the Zionist opposition at approximately 52 seats each.
Hendel, Wilf's Reservists-Economic Party remains steady in polling with four seats - poll
Hendel calls on Ofer Winter to break with Netanyahu's bloc, form 'Zionist bloc' with Reservists
Nearly half of Israelis equally blame government, IDF for October 7 failures, poll finds
Two neighbors, four seats, and the one that decides Israel's next government - analysis
Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel, neighbors in a Judean Hills moshav, may hold the four seats that determine who becomes Israel’s next prime minister.
'Abandoning values': Yoaz Hendel accuses Religious Zionist Party of encouraging mass draft evasion
The former minister rejected reliance on Arab and haredi parties, called for a broad Zionist government, and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should leave office.
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
Hendel: Tropper alliance won’t rule out Netanyahu, will prioritize Zionist principles - interview
Hendel had previously been the sole leader of the Reservists party, which he founded, before it merged with Tropper. The two will head the new alliance in a joint leadership.
Yoaz Hendel attacks Ben-Gvir: 'Otzma Yehudit has become Jewish weakness'
Although Hendel did not rule out joining a coalition with Otzma Yehudit and Ben-Gvir, he sharply criticized the ministry's performance and Ben-Gvir’s abilities.
Chili Tropper, Reservists Party's Yoaz Hendel announce joint campaign for upcoming Knesset election
The two stated they would work to form a "broad Zionist government, and create a significant new Zionist political force."
Yoaz Hendel: Reservists Party expected to join political alliance ahead of elections - interview
Speaking after the party held internal primaries this week to determine its Knesset list, Hendel said he was engaged in "sensitive talks" regarding a merger.
Reservists Party holds primaries ahead of elections, bereaved families among candidates
Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party held digital primaries as it prepares for upcoming elections, with candidates including IDF reservists, bereaved families, and wounded veterans.
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.
Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7
Hendel presented the main points of the national post-trauma plan during a Sunday press conference alongside members of the Reservists Party who were wounded physically and mentally in combat.