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


Who will be first to actively court Christian Zionist Israelis? - opinion

Israeli Christians may be a relatively small percentage of Israeli citizens yet they share common values and have a close strategic alliance with the vast majority of Zionists in the world.

Survey findings indicate that a party led by the former Minister of Communications would secure eight seats.

New Israeli liberal right-wing party would win eight seats, ‘Post’ poll finds

If the party were to be led by former communications minister Yoaz Hendel, the party would win six seats, rather than eight.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting, March 12, 2023.

Firecrackers hurled at Yoaz Hendel, Israeli protesters in Or Akiva

The group that marched with Hendel down the streets of Or Akiva was stopped by coalition activists, who told the demonstrators that "this is a Likud city."

 Former minister Yoaz Hendel during a rally in Or Akiva on March 21, 2023

Letters to the Editor February 27, 2023: Work over family

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Israel must return to its Zionist roots to move forward - opinion

I know that the only way back to the right path is to return to our roots, our Zionist fundamentals.

 THE WRITER addresses a right-wing-led protest against the government, in Jerusalem, on Saturday night.

Israeli Right to protest judicial reform in Jerusalem Saturday night

Former communications minister and New Hope MK Yoaz Hendel is the central figure promoting the demonstration.

 Israelis protest against the government’s proposed judicial reforms in Tel Aviv on February 4.

Israel to crack down on social media companies to tackle offensive content

The plans will put responsibility on social media companies to deal with offensive and illegal content and create more transparency for users.

Is Israel winning the social media war?

Is this the end of mass-text cannabis hawking?

Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel established a new regulation that aims to significantly reduce the proliferation of cannabis-touting spam texts.

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Israel Elections: Ayelet Shaked fights on despite low polling numbers

In a picture that went viral on Sunday night, Shaked is seen sitting in an empty chair in a conference room, with her eyes half closed and jaws clenched, portraying exhaustion.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked at The Jerusalem Post's London conference on March 31, 2022.

Communications Ministry announces next step in postal service’s massive reform

A wider array of available digital services, more package delivery options and better customer service may mean Israel’s postal system may not suck forever.

Israel Postal Company mailbox