Chili Tropper

Benny Gantz’s long political decline is reaching its final stage - opinion

Once seen as Netanyahu’s strongest rival, Benny Gantz now faces political isolation and fading public support.

MK Benny Gantz leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, earlier this year.
Eitan Ginzburg: Former Mayor of Raanana & Israel’s first openly gay mayor.

MK Eitan Ginzburg quits Blue and White in another blow to Gantz's party

MK Hili Tropper attends Blue and White faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.

Ex-minister Chili Tropper quits Blue and White, Gantz decries 'painful day'

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

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


IDF Maj. known as 'Lego Guy' chosen to light Independence Day torch

Maj. Maor Cohen received his unique nickname for his extensive volunteering with children with cancer.

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Israel Elections: Chili Tropper - The nice guy determined to last

Blue and White minister says he still believes there is a place in the Knesset for the party as a “statesmanlike, moderate, responsible, honest, unhating party that puts the country first.”

Tropper: Seeking a unifying hand

Israel Elections: Yoaz Hendel, Chili Tropper and the failed 'mountain miracle'

“The government fell apart because there was no shul where Chili and I could talk in Ness Harim.”

UNITED BLUE and White: Chili Tropper (top left) and Yoaz Hendel (bottom right) talk with fellow incoming MKs (from left: Zvi Hauser, Miki Haimovich, Yorai Lahav Hertzanu) ahead of 21st Knesset opening session, April 2019

Gantz: Our enemies will act regardless of our elections, and so will we

Concluding his weekly briefing, Gantz called on the Israeli public to "put ego aside and focus on unity."

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz walks in the Israeli Parliament during a vote on a bill to dissolve the Parliament at the Knesset, December 02, 2020.

Aviv Geffen and Netanyahu agree on coronavirus aid for artists

The two agreed on the package at a meeting with Finance Minister Israel Katz and Culture and Sport Minister Chili Tropper.

Israel musician Aviv Geffen, acting as a representative of Israeli artists, and Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet to discuss aid for Israeli artists during the coronavirus pandemic.

Screening of 'Jenin, Jenin' film prohibited in Israel, Lod court rules

The court also decided that Israeli-Arab film director and actor Mohammad Bakri will pay IDF Lt.-Col. Nissim Meganji NIS 175,000 as compensation for defamation.

Israeli Arab actor and filmmaker Mohammed Bakri attends the Dubai International Film Festival

Israel's politicians need to gain some class in their conduct

Regev once held the position of culture minister. Based on her televised outburst, it would appear she is sorely lacking in culture.

Miri  Regev

Regev: Stop Culture Minister from interfering with national coach position

"Even if Regev continues to make political rounds on the backs of Israeli sports, the simple picture will not change: She is interfering in matters not hers."

Miri  Regev

Remembering the fallen heroes of Munich

Ceremony honors the 11 Israeli athletes who were murdered 48 years ago at the Olympics.

ILANA ROMANO speaks this week next to the plaque commemorating her husband, Yosef Romano, who was one of the 11 Israeli athletes murdered by terrorists during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.

Rivlin, Tropper host meeting with arts industry over COVID-19 damages

Coronavirus limitations are so severe that financially, the reopening of theaters and concert halls is a losing proposition.

Israel President Reuven Rivlin