Chili Tropper

Israel elections 2026: What does Tropper and Hendel's Zionist Home–The Reservists stand for?

"If I put this ballot in that box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel unveil the platform of their newly launched The Zionist Home-The Reservists party on August 5, 2026.
Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel unveil the platform of their newly launched The Zionist Home-The Reservists party on August 5, 2026.

Tropper-Hendel alliance to demand National Security Ministry portfolio in next gov't

OPPOSITION LEADER Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attend an election event for the joint list “Together” ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, central Israel, May 12, 2026.

A 'unity' government would block the reforms Israel desperately needs - opinion

Photo illustration | Potential center-right political players Dedi Simchi, Ayelet Shaked, Yoaz Hendel, Gilad Erdan, Ofer Winter, Benny Gantz and Yuli Edelstein.

Editor's Notes: The argument splitting religious-Zionist households before Israel’s election


Hostages will not stay alive without a deal in Gaza, opposition lawmaker says

The government has a responsibility to bring home all hostages, but it is not their top priority.

 Hostage families call on US President Donald Trump to return their loves ones home from captivity, March 29, 2025.

If Netanyahu needs our votes for hostage deal, we'll 'go all in,' National Unity MK says

National Unity MK Chili Tropper discussed a deal to return the hostages, confirmed coalition support, and stressed importance of IDF soldiers.

Minister Chili Tropper

Minister explains: This is why Biden and Netanyahu's relationship is in crisis

Minister Chili Tropper spoke with Udi Segal and Anat Davidov on 103FM, and addressed the Israel-US relationship and wartime considerations.

Minister Chili Tropper

Ben-Gvir, National Unity threaten to leave gov't over hostage deal

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to this development in a different direction. He said a "negligent" deal would lead to the dissolving of the coalition.

 Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Defense, in Tel Aviv on January 18, 2024

Benny Gantz's faction shows cracks as Israel's war gov't in danger of collapse

The different opinions in Benny Gantz's National Unity party have ministers Gadi Eisenkot and Chili Tropper on one hand and Gideon Sa'ar on the other.

National Unity leader Unity Benny Gantz and MK Gadi Eisenkot meet with farmers and hear about the topic of "protection," October 3, 2023

The Independence Day ceremony didn't reflect my Israel - opinion

The Remembrance and Independence days didn't go by without hitches but on the whole, most of us were able to give a sigh of relief when they were over.

 THIS YEAR, I treated myself to a short drive to Mt. Shalmon, west of Ein Kerem, where two species of Ophrys are in bloom.

MK Tropper sues Likud activists who called him 'pedophile'

A known Likud activist on TikTok called Tropper a 'stinking pedophile' and claimed he had donated a kidney only because he was exposed.

 Culture and Sports Minister Chili Tropper speeks to the Israeli Olympic delegation competing at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo during a ceremony at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on June 23, 2021

No judges will be appointed unilaterally by government, MK Tropper says

A number of coalition members criticized Tropper, arguing that this was an attempt to sabotage the talks.

 Culture and Sports Minister Chili Tropper speeks to the Israeli Olympic delegation competing at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo during a ceremony at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on June 23, 2021

Respect memorial days, over 90 MKs call in open letter

The letter created rare consensus and was signed by over three-quarters of the Knesset's MKs from both sides of the aisle.

 Culture and Sports Minister Chili Tropper speeks to the Israeli Olympic delegation competing at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo during a ceremony at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on June 23, 2021

Opposition rejects calls for judicial reform negotiations without preconditions

Opposition leaders call for dialogue in order to find common ground with proposed judicial reforms.

 Israelis who oppose the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul protest outside the home of Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv, March 3, 2023.