Gilad Erdan

'Real Right, real enlistment': Former UN amb. Gilad Erdan announces name of new 'Unity Party'

Former Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan announced on Tuesday that his new right-wing party will be called the Unity Party, with the slogan "Real right. Real enlistment."

Gilad Erdan announces new political party with Yuli Edelstein on August 6, 2026.
Beit Shemesh mayor and Mayoral candidate Aliza Bloch seen during the second round of Municipal Elections, in Beit Shemesh, March 10, 2024.

Israeli elections: Ex-mayor of Beit Shemesh Aliza Bloch joins Erdan, Edelstein's right-wing party

Former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan at a press conference in Tel Aviv announcing the establishment of a new right-wing party under his and MK Yuli Edelstein's leadership ahead of the upcoming general elections, August 6, 2026.

Israeli gov't abandoned PR war, needs ‘army of hasbara’ led by ‘chief of staff’ - interview

Gilad Erdan announces new political party with Yuli Edelstein on August 6, 2026.

'Right, enlistment, unity': Ex-UN ambassador Gilad Erdan launches new party with Edelstein


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

Israel elects 120 members of Knesset by proportional representation; nobody has ever won a majority, 61 is the only number that counts.

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

'Today's arena is social media': Korin Gideon on politics, body confidence, life in public eye

Gideon revealed that former cabinet minister and UN ambassador Gilad Erdan approached her about a possible move into politics ahead of Israel’s 2026 national election.

Korin Gideon standing in the house,at the Big Brother reality show, during the final at Neve Ilan studio, April 6, 2016.

Ex-UN ambassador Erdan says he's working to establish new right-wing party, sees himself as PM

The remarks came amid recent reports that senior figures on Israel’s political right have been holding talks on forming a new “statesmanlike” right-wing party, informally referred to as “Likud B.”

Amb. Gilad Erdan, Magen David Adom, Global President, Israel’s former Ambassador to the UN

Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud

The initiative, informally described as “Likud B,” is being advanced by right-wing figures, many of whom have had strained relations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

MDA Global President Gilad Erdan speaks at 'Post' Washington Conference

“Magen David Adom is the backbone of Israel’s resilience”

Amb. Gilad Erdan, Magen David Adom, Global President, Israel’s former Ambassador to the UN

MDA Global President Gilad Erdan at Jpost Gala evening

“I joined Magen David Adom to make sure that our warriors in white have whatever is needed to save lives in the Holy Land”

Amb. Gilad Erdan with MDA volunteers

Erdan: Israel's enemies target Magen David Adom because it is the backbone of national resilience

MDA Global President Gilad Erdan at Jpost Gala evening: “I joined Magen David Adom to make sure that our warriors in white have whatever is needed to save lives in the Holy Land”.  

Amb. Gilad Erdan with MDA volunteers

MDA Global President Erdan to recount MDA heroics at Jpost Washington Conference

Gilad Erdan, Global President of Magen David Adom and former Israeli Ambassador to the UN

'Israel at its best': Netanyahu visits underground MDA blood bank

"What you're doing here is unparalleled in the world,” Netanyahu said. “You're saving lives. That is the people of Israel and the State of Israel at their best"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Magen David Adom Director-General Eli Bin (L) in a ceremony at MDA's blood bank in Ramle, June 26, 2025.

Ex-Israel envoy calls to dismantle UN, honors EMT whose daughter died in Hezbollah attack

“They just want to play,” said Adham Safadi, whose daughter was killed by a rocket, before receiving a hero’s award.

 Gilad Erdan, Magen David Adom Global President