Gideon Sa'ar

Israel reels from rockets, riots and arm-wrestlng

Sa'ar, Bennett and Liberman are politically like Netanyahu and LIkud, but are eroding Israel's ability to deal with its real problems.Op-ed.

Gideon Sa'ar's wink - and the Finance Minister's response

Knesset cameras record New Hope chief winking in Finance Minister's direction during vote which ended in Likud's defeat.

Key Netanyahu rival rejects plan for direct elections

New Hope chief rejects plan to hold special elections for prime minister. 'You can't change the rules in the middle of the game.'

Netanyahu to Bennett: Do not join the left

PM in new video: I call on both Bennett and Gideon Sa'ar - join us, let's establish the strong right-wing government that Israel.

Report: Netanyahu to make Sa'ar attractive offer

Likud planning to offer New Hope Party chairman an attractive package in exchange for him joining a right-wing government.

Netanyahu to Sa'ar: 'Likud is your home, you were raised here'

PM Netanyahu calls on New Hope chief to join right-wing nationalist gov't: 'Now isn't the time to form a leftist government.'

Deri to Sa'ar: Let's form a right-wing government

Shas chairman calls on Gideon Sa'ar and Naftali Bennett to join a right-wing government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Right-wing bloc to exert pressure on Sa'ar, Smotrich

Haredi party leaders to pressure Sa'ar, Smotrich, and Elkin respectively to agree to form right-wing government with UAL support.

Haredim to ask Rivlin: Convince Sa'ar to join right-wing gov't

Representatives of UTJ will recommend Netanyahu to Rivlin but will also demand that he persuade Sa'ar to join the pro-Netanyahu bloc.

Sa'ar: We will not support Netanyahu

New Hope chairman does not intend to join a government under Netanyahu. "We want to establish a reconciliation government."

Report: Bennett aiming for rightist gov't with Netanyahu, Sa'ar

Yamina chairman reportedly looking to enlist New Hope chief Gideon Sa'ar in bid to form right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu dismantling the state

PM slammed for refusing to allow Benny Gantz's term as justice minister to be extended, leaving Israel with no justice minister.

Sa'ar to Lapid: I put the ego aside, now it's your turn

New Hope chairman calls on Yesh Atid chairman to stop the process of collecting recommendations.

'I hope Bennett, Sa'ar will prevent tragedy of a 5th election'

Attorney Simcha Rothman, recently elected Religious Zionism MK, says personal issues among right-wing parties preventing stable government.

End Netanyahu-hatred–start advancing Israel’s national interest

Netanyahu has the most voter support, while he, Liberman, Sa'ar and Bennett and their voters share common major policies and views. Op-ed.

'Sa'ar, return to the right: The alternative is a 5th election'

Shas MK Michael Malchieli says majority voted for the right and a majority of the right voted for Netanyahu, voters don't want Meretz.

Gantz calls on Lapid, Bennett and Sa'ar: Let's sit down

Blue and White chairman calls on fellow party leaders to hold 4-way meeting to form coalition to replace Netanyahu.

Likud source: 'Sa'ar can have any senior position he asks for'

'Rare opportunity to form stable right-wing nationalist government, like we always hoped for,' Likud official says.

Netanyahu to Sa'ar: I'll step down after a year

Netanyahu reportedly proposed to New Hope chairman that he join his government and assume the role of PM after one year.

Gideon Sa'ar to Netanyahu:

'The time has come to step aside and let Israel move forward'

After Netanyahu denied 61 seats needed to form government, New Hope chief calls on PM to resign and enable Israel to end political deadlock

Report: Sa'ar rejected appeal from Netanyahu associates

Associates of PM reportedly appealed to Sa'ar's associates, who emphasized that New Hope leader doesn't intend to enter Netanyahu-led gov't.

Sa'ar: We'll keep our promise - we won't join Netanyahu gov't

New Hope chief rules out joining government led by Netanyahu, says poor electoral showing 'is all for the best'.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu breaking Likud party rules

Sa'ar accuses Netanyahu of campaign meddling, says there's 'Zero chance' of party failing to pass voting threshold.

Sa'ar won't rule out rotation with Lapid

New Hope chairman when asked about a rotation government with Yair Lapid: I have not ruled out any options.

Last-minute promises - Bennett's 'No' to Lapid a done deal?

After a year of Corona, anti-Netanyahu demonstrations, and broken promises from all sides, Israeli voters ready to return to the polls.

Sa'ar: Eliminate the Bibism before it eliminates the Likud

New Hope chairman at conference in Tel Aviv: Bibism enslaves a political movement to the personal interests of one person.

Bennett: It is doubtful that Sa'ar will pass the threshold

Yamina chairman claims New Hope party has just 5-6 seats.

Former Likud Minister endorses Sa'ar

Former Minister Michael Eitan: Netanyahu took over what was a glorious party and turned it into a party of loyalists to the leader.

The differences between Israel’s 2020 and 2021 elections

Polls show that the election is Netanyahu’s to win or lose, although one should always expect the unexpected in Israeli politics. Op-ed.

Sa'ar: 'We need to end Netanyahu's reign'

'There's no dialogue with Yamina's Naftali Bennett, I assume that later there will be such dialogue,' says New Hope chair Gideon Sa'ar.

'The Bibism does not represent the national camp'

New Hope chairman mentions the reforms he led in the justice system and does not understand what Netanyahu's connection is to the right.

Netanyahu supporters, detractors face off in leadup to elections

Protests, riots, and attacks reported over the weekend as Netanyahu's policies receiving increased support.

Bennett, Sa’ar and Israel’s legal tyrants

Bennett and Sa'ar hope the att'y general will stop the leader they cannot best at the polls. If he does,elections will be irrelevant.Op-ed

Sa'ar: Netanyahu leading Israel into a civil war

New Hope chairman blames Prime Minister Netanyahu for disruption of party event by Likud activists which included throwing of stones, eggs.

Clashes at Gideon Sa'ar's conference

Likud activists arrive at New Hope party conference attended by leader Gideon Sa'ar, clash with participants.

Sa'ar: Bibi, what are you afraid of? Come to a debate

New Hope chairman calls on Prime Minister to debate him ahead of the elections.

Sa'ar: I'm the only viable alternative to Netanyahu

New Hope leader: I can unite a significant range of forces on the political spectrum, from Lapid to Bennett.

Sa'ar denies working to forge alliance with haredi parties

New Hope chief accuses Bennett of planning to form government with Netanyahu and denies claims he's planning alliance with haredi parties.

Officials in haredi parties: Sa'ar asked not to rule out Lapid

Report: Shas and United Torah Judaism in disagreement on whether to consider joining government with Sa'ar and Bennett.

Sa'ar: If Bennett gets 1 more seat Netanyahu has government

New Hope chairman says ability to change government in danger as polls show anti-Netanyahu bloc struggling.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu blackmailed by the haredi parties

New Hope chairman says haredi parties are preventing the Prime Minister from making decisions, criticizes Bennett's economic plan.

Ex-Likud Minister:

'Netanyahu is afraid of Gideon Sa'ar'

Ze'ev Elkin, a former confidant of Netanyahu, says new poll shows Gideon Sa'ar is viable candidate to replace PM in coming election.

Bennett: I will not transfer power to the left

Yamina chairman: I have no problem with Lapid being in a government headed by the national camp. I do not disqualify Sa'ar.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Netanyahu has frozen Jerusalem - we will build it'

New Hope chief unveils plan for massive construction in Jerusalem, slams PM for appealing to PLO in bid to win Arab votes.

Bennett on Sa'ar: He's a good political activist

Yamina chairman responds to New Hope campaign: What Israel needs now is no more dirty tricks, we have had enough of those.

Sa'ar conciliatory message to Bennett: 'You're not our opponent'

New Hope Chairman Gideon Sa'ar to Yamina Chairman Naftali Bennett: 'Clash between us will only serve Netanyahu.'

Sa'ar: A government headed by me will not rely on Ben Gvir

New Hope chairman in wide-ranging interview with Arutz Sheva: Despite the disagreements, Yamina is a partner after the election.

Report: Gideon Sa'ar fires Lincoln Project advisers

Gideon Sa'ar, head of New Hope party who hired campaign advisers connected to Lincoln project, fires them.

Sa'ar: We will peak when we need to peak

New Hope chairman unfazed by decline in polls, reiterates he will not be part of Netanyahu's government and criticizes Shas chairman.

Sa'ar: The government's attitude to education is degrading

New Hope chairman blasts plan to reopen schools which does not include most age groups.

Sa'ar position on sovereignty depends on coalition partners

New Hope head: 'If I'm partner with parties whose position on permanent settlement differs from mine, I won't agree to concessions.'

Sa'ar: ICC ruling is 'dangerous and shameful'

"It is yet another example, of how the Palestinian Authority is working to hijack international institutions to attack Israel."

'Sa'ar is under pressure, so he's starting to tell lies'

Vying for top spot, Yamina, New Hope, parties trade barbs.

Anchor Geula Even-Sa'ar takes unpaid leave until after election

News presenter tells management of Kan of her intention to take unpaid leave while her husband runs for 24th Knesset.

MK Hauser: Gideon Sa'ar is Netanyahu's worst nightmare

The head of Israel's foreign affairs committee thinks that New Hope is headed for the top.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu is driven exclusively by personal motives

New Hope chairman at INSS conference: If I form the next government, I’m not saying no to any partner.

Gideon Sa'ar: 'I cut funding for haredi schools'

'I'm not dependent on the haredi parties - PM Netanyahu is,' New Hope chairman Sa'ar brags.

Gideon Sa'ar: Most Israelis do not want Netanyahu to stay

New Hope chairman on the possibility of alliances: I do not disqualify anyone.

MK Ayoob Kara: Begin's contribution is nonexistent

Likud MK blasts former minister Benny Begin who left the Likud and joined Gideon Sa’ar's new party.

Gideon Sa'ar blacklists Itamar Ben Gvir

New Hope Chairman Gideon Sa'ar: Otzma Yehudit Chairman Itamar Ben Gvir will not be partner in government he heads.