Yoaz Hendel

Yoaz Hendel: Reservists Party expected to join political alliance ahead of elections - interview

Speaking after the party held internal primaries this week to determine its Knesset list, Hendel said he was engaged in "sensitive talks" regarding a merger. 

YOAZ HENDEL, head of the Reservists’ Party and former minister, holds a press conference in Petah Tikva, May 10, 2026.
 Yoaz Hendel testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024.

Reservists Party holds primaries ahead of elections, bereaved families among candidates

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll

Reservists Party leader Yoaz Hendel presents national PTSD recovery plan after October 7, May 10, 2026.

Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7


Rivlin warns fourth elections would be 'hard, painful and unforgivable blow'

"It is untenable that we will continue to deal with such a possibility as if it was some kind of logical scenario, at a time that we are counting our dead."

President Reuven Rivlin with Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel , August 11, 2020

Gantz to Netanyahu: Delay budget deadline within 24 hours

Blue and White: Backing anti-Bibi bill on table. Likud: That would ensure elections

BENNY GANTZ : His government would only have to last until Netanyahu is indicted

Comm. minister Hendel: I won’t enter right-wing gov't with Likud

Remarks by Derech Eretz minister seemingly limit Netanyahu’s options in ongoing political tensions with Blue and White.

YOAZ HENDEL: Anything that doesn’t involve people’s livelihoods is less important now.

Hendel, Hauser to submit bill to delay budget deadline, prevent elections

Bill advanced by Derech Eretz key indicator if Israel headed to new elections or not.

MKS YOAZ HENDEL and Zvi Hauser -  the two holdouts who kept the candidates from going it alone.

Yoaz Hendel: Better telecoms, 5G, will soon become a reality in Israel

Minister Yoaz Hendel says Internet infrastructure more important than ever in age of coronavirus.

YOAZ HENDEL: Anything that doesn’t involve people’s livelihoods is less important now.

Cabinet majority in favor of sovereignty ensured, as Hendel says yes

Hendel specified that he would vote in favor even if Gantz opposes, saying: “I respect Gantz’s stance…but it could be that we disagree on this.”

MKS YOAZ HENDEL and Zvi Hauser -  the two holdouts who kept the candidates from going it alone.

Hauser and Hendel: The matchmakers behind the Netanyahu-Gantz unity deal

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: How two neophyte MKs punched far above their weight and played a key role in bringing the unity government together.

MKS YOAZ HENDEL and Zvi Hauser -  the two holdouts who kept the candidates from going it alone.

Hendel and Hauser: Between a rock and a hard place

Hendel and Hauser are putting the kibosh on Gantz's distant hope that he might be able to put together a minority government.

Yoaz Hendel

Falsely turning Yoaz Hendel into Dudu Topaz – analysis

Come election years, the “ethnic genie” always manages to jump from the back seat into the front.

Yoaz Hendel on his former boss Benjamin Netanyahu: His weaknesses overcame his abilities and made him a prime minister who is no longer good.

New revelations in sexual harassment case of Netanyahu's ex-chief of staff

Years before the #MeToo campaign, allegations of sexual harassment emerged in the Prime Minister's office.

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