Chili Tropper

The Israeli Right needs a merger, not another messiah - opinion

Israel’s Right does not lack voters. It does not lack ideas. It does not even lack leaders. What it lacks is the humility to put them on one ballot.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel speaks to the media as she announces her resignation as Deputy Foreign Minister at the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026.
Chili Tropper attends an election campaign conference of the Zionist Home-The Reservists political alliance in Jerusalem, on August 5, 2026.

Tropper, Hendel rule out joining any Netanyahu government, seeks Zionist coalition in 2026 election

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

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

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


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.

Israeli MKs from coalition, opposition call for judicial reform compromise

Those that signed it were Likud MKs Yuli Edelstein and Danny Danon as well as two opposition parliamentarians from the National Unity Party Gadi Eisenkot and Chili Tropper.

 Israeli opposition MKs are seen putting on Israeli flags in the Knesset plenum ahead of a planned vote on judicial reform, in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023.

Netanyahu overrides Zohar, says Shabbat cultural activities will not change

Culture and Sports Minister MK Miki Zohar defended his actions after receiving criticism for freezing events on Shabbat.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Ayelet Shaked and other politicians clash over Lebanon deal

Ministers and MKs from both sides have commented on the upcoming maritime border agreement with Lebanon.

An empty Knesset Plenum

Herzog presents president's awards to soccer clubs

First Lady Michal Herzog announced the launch of a new project to encourage social leadership through sports.

 President Isaac Herzog views the GOAL exhibition on sports in Lod

Fireworks, PTSD and solidarity - editorial

This year, a decision by Sports and Culture Minister Chili Tropper to scrap the traditional fireworks at the Mount Herzl ceremony has caused much debate.

 FIREWORKS OVER the Knesset in celebration of Independence Day, Jerusalem.

Israeli singer Rita chosen as torch-bearer for Independence Day ceremony

Rita was born in Tehran and immigrated to Israeli when she was eight. She has performed on Israeli stages for more than 30 years.

SHIRA ISAKOV (left) with singer Rita during Tel Aviv Fashion Week.

Israel to invest NIS 3 billion in sports infrastructure in periphery

The program will heavily focus on bridging the sports infrastructure gap between Israeli minority groups and the broad population.

 Israelis exercis at an outdoor gym by the beach on a hot summer day, in Tel Aviv, on July 28, 2020

Founder of Shalva, parents of Shira Banki to light Independence Day torches

The chosen candidates will light torches at the 74th Independence Day ceremony at Mount Herzl.

Israeli singer Shlomi Shabat lights a torch during the 73rd anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on April 14, 2021.