Yoaz Hendel

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 (L), Chili Tropper.
YOAZ HENDEL, head of the Reservists’ Party and former minister, holds a press conference in Petah Tikva, May 10, 2026.

Yoaz Hendel: Reservists Party expected to join political alliance ahead of elections - interview

 Yoaz Hendel testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024.

Reservists Party holds primaries ahead of elections, bereaved families among candidates

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll


'Right-wing people who respect the state' are how Zionist Spirit will win - Hendel

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Yoaz Hendel explains how the Zionist Spirit will cross the electoral threshold.

 YOAZ HENDEL: There is no unity government without the Likud. Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

Why did Jonathan Pollard swipe his political endorsement? - opinion

Jonathan Pollard's Hebrew isn't fluent enough for him to have been fully cognizant of the content of Ayelet Shaked’s numerous newspaper, radio and TV interviews.

JONATHAN POLLARD arrives at the Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York City in 2017.

Israel elections: Why is Zionist Spirit so confident it will pass threshold? - analysis

Out of 23 polls taken since the party's formation on July 27, it failed to pass the electoral threshold in 18 of them, according to "Hamadad", a website that tracks poll results.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel launch the Zionist Spirit party

Israel Elections: Zionist Spirit No. 3 is ex-religious kibbutz leader

Amitai Porat, 50, served as secretary general of the Religious Kibbutz movement between 2016 and 2021 and was chosen instead of the Byait Yehudi leader.

 Zionist Spirit leader Ayelet Shaked and her partner in the party Yoaz Hendel announce Amitia Porat as third in their party list.

What’s the deal with fiber-optic Internet in Israel?

A country-wide rollout and somewhat-affordable plans make a lot of buzzes, but what is fiber-optic Internet, and is now the time to switch?

 FIBER OPTICS of a cable without sheath.

Zionist Spirit's creation may bring Netanyahu closer to goal, expert says

Shaked-Hendel joint run enters a crowded field of parties competing for right-wing votes.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel launch the Zionist Spirit party

The Zionist Spirit is Shaked, Hendel's last chance in Knesset - analysis

The new Zionist Spirit party's mixed messages on various issues, including Netanyahu, could push them further below the electoral threshold.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked holds a press conference with Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel at Hamacabia Village in Ramat Gan, on July 27, 2022

Yamina by any other name is still a lost cause - opinion

The impetus for the merger had zero to do with Zionist ideals; it was a Hail Mary maneuver on the part of Shaked and Hendel not to have to kiss the Knesset goodbye.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel

Israel Elections: Shaked, Hendel announce joint run as 'Zionist Spirit'

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked will lead the faction with Hendel and Hauser placed in the number two and four slots, respectively.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel launch the Zionist Spirit party

Israel Elections: Yamina to launch official campaign this week

Agreements with Hendel, Hauser and Kahana will likely be reached by the launch of the campaign, a source in Yamina said.

Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked is seen at the inauguration of the 24th Knesset, on April 6, 2021.