Yuli Edelstein

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
MK Boaz Bismuth seen with haredi MKs and Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer in the Knesset, Jerusalem, January 14, 2026.

Haredi parties accuse Knesset foreign affairs committee legal adviser of stalling draft bill

Protests against haredi draft in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

‘Reaching the finish line’: Controversial haredi draft bill advances for Knesset committee vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet seen at the Knesset plenum, June 11, 2025

Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft


The Likud’s conundrum and unparliamentary language - opinion

The Knesset speaker and his deputies can only demand that those addressing the House withdraw a comment if he/she refers to another MK as a Nazi, a terrorist or a murderer.

LIKUD LEADER and former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset meeting this week.

Edelstein throws down the gauntlet against Netanyahu

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: By stepping into the ring against Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Knesset speaker is betting that he can change the minds of the Likud faithful.

 YULI EDELSTEIN – his message was that there is no reason to think that if Netanyahu leads the party again, he will have any more success in forming a government than he did the last four times.

Sa’ar ready to cooperate with Likud if Netanyahu defeated

Sa’ar spoke at the conference about his two new bills that will come up to be voted on by the current government in the near future, which could prevent Netanyahu from running again.

 Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar seen alongside Likud's Yuli Edelstein

Edelstein announces he will challenge Netanyahu over Likud

Though Edelstein already announced his intentions, he told it to the cameras for the first time on Monday night.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are seen speaking at a Clalit vaccination center in Zarzir, on February 9, 2021.

Netanyahu rival set to head Christian caucus in Knesset

Former Knesset speaker and health minister Yuli Edelstein Edelstein could use his new post as head of the Christian caucus to build ties with Evangelicals ahead of a Likud leadership run.

Yuli Edelstein

Yuli Edelstein ready to challenge Netanyahu for Likud leadership

The former Knesset speaker is concerned that under Netanyahu's leadership, the Likud will not be able to return to power.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein

Top Likud MK on Netanyahu: 'He made all the possible mistakes'

"Why did he agree to give Gideon, Bennett, Gantz and everyone else the role of prime minister, just so he could not give it to anyone else in the Likud?" Edelstein asked.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are seen speaking at a Clalit vaccination center in Zarzir, on February 9, 2021.

Israel's coronavirus minister crowns his tenure successful

HEALTH AFFAIRS: Future Likud contender and ex-health minister Yuli Edelstein takes his share of credit for Israel’s COVID-19 victory.

OUTGOING HEALTH Minister Yuli Edelstein (right) welcomes his replacement, Nitzan Horowitz, at a ceremony on Sunday at the Health Ministry in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu leaves premiership without a January 6 riot - analysis

Netanyahu did not storm the Knesset or order any of his followers to do so. He did not follow in the footsteps of his friend, US President Donald Trump, on January 6.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu sits alone in the Knesset during the vote for president on Wednesday.

Coronavirus: Green Pass, Purple Standard restrictions to be removed

“Israel is going back to normal!” Health Ministry Yuli Edelstein said.

Patrons at a restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel. March 7, 2021.