Chili Tropper

Political shake-up

New party clears threshold in latest poll

A new Maariv poll shows Yoaz Hendel and Chili Tropper's party entering the Knesset with four seats, while Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! are tied.

Hilli Tropper: Government investing too much in Judea and Samaria

Hilli Tropper explains why he left Blue and White party, says he is open to additional alliances but wants 'Zionist parties only' in next coalition.

Poll:

Hendel-Tropper alliance falls below electoral threshold

The joint bid by Yoaz Hendel and Chili Tropper fails to pass the electoral threshold. For the first time, Eisenkot's party edges past Likud by a single seat.

Tropper, Hendel announce joint run for Knesset

MK Chili Tropper and 'Reservists' leader Yoaz Hendel, announce joint run, say alliance aims to establish broad Zionist government and help create new political force.

Abandon ship:

Benny Gantz loses another party member

MK Eitan Ginzberg is the newest member of Benny Gantz's party to announce departure, following MKs Tropper and Farkash-Hacohen.

Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'

At a Knesset session, a female religious combat paramedic shared the challenges she faced during her mixed-gender service, but stressed that it is possible to maintain a religious lifestyle.

MK Chili Tropper:

'We will consider joining Netanyahu'

MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.

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MK concludes address in sign language

MK Chili Tropper brought a bill to the Knesset to officially recognize Israeli sign language, and concluded his address by signing: "In our society, there is equal room for everyone."

Minister Tropper:

'We will not agree to end the fighting'

Minister Hili Tropper says bringing back the hostages is more urgent right now, but Israel cannot end the war as part of a deal.

Dudi Amsalem claims:

'Two ministers leaked info from Cabinet meetings'

Minister Dudi Amsalem names two ministers who, he claims, leaked details from Cabinet meetings to the media.

Gantz responds to Michaeli:

'There are no talks behind the scenes, that's a lie'

MK Hili Tropper: We see the latest polls but are not basking in them. We understand there is a demand among the people for our path.

Bipartisan letter:

Leave political conflict out of Memorial Day

Over 90 MKs from both the coalition and opposition call on the public not to bring arguments into military cemeteries.

Levin meets senior member of National Unity Party

Minister Yariv Levin meets MK Hili Tropper, perhaps to signal willingness to compromise on judicial reform.

Minister Hili Tropper:

'The haredim will only break up the right-wing bloc for Gantz'

Culture and Sport Minister makes clear his party will not sit in a government with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Torch-lighter selection:

'We have a responsibility to help all people in distress'

Diaspora, Culture Ministers explain selection of Ukrainian humanitarian Elizaveta Sherstuk to light Independence Day Diaspora Torch.

Israeli musicians lobby for government funding of music industry

Recording artists present first draft of 'Israeli Music Bill' to Minister of Culture, calling for government funding for the industry.

Culture Minister: Half of the country feels unrepresented

"The government subsidizes a wide range of ventures, and that's the way it should be," says Minister Tropper.

Gantz and Tropper preparing for reopening of culture

Defense Minister and Culture and Sports Minister meet employees of the world of culture: Israeli society consumes culture like air.