Yuli Edelstein

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

The controversial haredi conscription bill has moved one step closer to a vote in the Knesset after significant progress in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

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

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.

Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery

Ultra-Orthodox Jews carry a banner in Hebrew that reads, “to prison and not the army,” during a “million man” protest against military conscription, in Jerusalem October 30, 2025.

Netanyahu cancels statement on haredi draft bill as opposition slams legislation


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.

Rockets fired at Ashdod as health minister visits local hospital

Assuta Medical Center was inaugurated in 2017. Most of its structure was built as a bomb shelter.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein is seen visiting Assuta in Ashdod amid rocket fire launched towards the city from Gaza.

The dangers of COVID-19 immunity-based licenses - opinion

To incentivize vaccination, the government initiated a certificate granting access to entertainment, sporting and dining venues to anyone who has been fully vaccinated or has recovered from COVID-19.

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