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.
Haredi parties accuse Knesset foreign affairs committee legal adviser of stalling draft bill
‘Reaching the finish line’: Controversial haredi draft bill advances for Knesset committee vote
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
Israeli ministers to vote on reversing disengagement in northern Samaria
Once approved by the Knesset, the legislation would pave the way for the reconstruction of the four communities razed there that year.
Netanyahu must raze Khan al-Ahmar despite int'l pressure, Likud MKs say
The High Court of Justice ruled in 2018 that the structures in Khan al-Ahmar could be razed but this never ended up happening.
US must stop Israeli sanctions that undermine PA, Shtayyeh tells US envoy Amr
Edelstein told US Ambassador Nides that settlement building must continue and defended Ben-Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount.
Israeli settlement building must continue, Edelstein tells US envoy
The Knesset's foreign affairs and defense committee chief also defended Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Temple Mount last week.
Likud's chief Netanyahu critic given Knesset Economy Committee chair
10 of 12 chairs were approved, while the two other committees will be headed by Likud MKs who will be approved in a faction meeting.
Disgruntled Likud MKs could maneuver against Netanyahu
Prominent Likud members and MKs did not receive the ministerial posts they hoped for - several already voiced their displeasure with the PM.
Netanyahu plea rejection brings Likud leader candidates to submission
"I said all along I would respect any decision Netanyahu made and stay in the race until I bring the Likud back to power," said Yuli Edelstein, the only candidate still standing.
Meet Benjamin Netanyahu's potential successors to head Likud
With nine candidates running, Israel's next prime minister could be elected by the fewest people ever.
Former health minister Edelstein challenges Netanyahu for Likud leadership
Likud members speculated that Edelstein was banking on Netanyahu stepping down if, as expected, the budget is passed in November.
Edelstein mocks Netanyahu for saying current gov't may last until 2025
Speaking at a conference of local authorities, Netanyahu said: 'We will return quickly and fix things. [Our return] could take two weeks or three and a half years.'
