Yuli Edelstein

'Don't embarrass yourselves'

Former MK Oren Hazan's warning

Former MK Oren Hazan argues that a party comprised of Likud defectors could topple right-wing governance: "They are doing immense damage."

Poll:

Hypothetical Edelstein, Shaked, and Erdan party clinches 6 seats

A new party led by Yuli Edelstein, Ayelet Shaked, and Gilad Erdan would win six seats, drawing support away from Likud, Yashar!, Together, and the Religious Zionist party.

Edelstein: We will not provide anyone with a majority

MK Yuli Edelstein, who recently announced that he will not run with the Likud party again, says he will not resign Knesset.

Edelstein outlines his new path

Following his announcement that he is leaving Likud, Yuli Edelstein releases a detailed statement mapping out his new political direction and guiding principles.

'Embarking on new path'

Yuli Edelstein leaving Likud

MK Yuli Edelstein announces he is leaving Likud to forge a new political path.

New details emerge on new right-wing party

New party “Leyamin Zion" officially registered amid efforts to fill right-wing political vacuum, with talks underway with senior figures and internal polling suggesting potential for double-digit Knesset seats, source tells Arutz Sheva

3 coalition MKs oppose

Basic Law: Torah Study passes in first reading

63 MKs vote in favor of bill to legislate Basic Law: Torah Study. MKs Yuli Edelstein (Likud), Dan Illouz (Likud), and Moshe Solomon (Religious Zionists) oppose it.

Edelstein

'My replacement did not advance the Draft Law - he buried it'

MK Yuli Edelstein responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's decision to run for election, claiming that he had warned in advance that replacing him as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee would bury the draft law.

Edelstein:

'Netanyahu is not truly fighting for the Draft Law'

Former Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee warns that a flawed Draft Law will harm Likud, accuses Prime Minister of lacking commitment to advancing the enlistment of haredim into the army.

Gotliv to replace Edelstein on Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee

MK Tally Gotliv appointed to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and its Subcommittee for Secret Services - the most classified body in the Israeli parliament.

After voting for sovereignty

MK Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

Preliminary reading:

Knesset passes Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

MK Avi Maoz's bill to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria passed in a preliminary reading with a one-vote majority. Likud MK Yuli Edelstein broke with his party to vote for the bill.

'I fought for a true Draft Law'

Edelstein’s removal approved

The Knesset House Committee approves, by a 10-4 vote, the removal of MK Yuli Edelstein from the chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. MK Boaz Bismuth elected as the new chairman.

Edelstein:

'They tried to oust me, but I stayed true to my values'

During a Knesset plenum debate, MK Yuli Edelstein reveals past efforts to remove him from office: "They tried to oust me during the disengagement, but I always remained true to my values."

Boaz Bismuth elected Foreign Affairs Committee chair

29 MKs voted for Bismuth, while four voted for the current chairman, MK Yuli Edelstein.

Significant development:

Vote to replace Edelstein will be open

Likud’s legal advisor rules that the election for the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair can proceed without a secret ballot - despite demands for one from Knesset members.

MKs Stern and Tur-Paz:

'A spit in the face of reservists and Likud supporters'

MKs Elazar Stern and Moshe Turpaz speak to Arutz Sheva amid growing tensions over the Draft Law: "Israel cannot be removed from its values."

Was a deal offered to Edelstein? Coalition denies

Political sources claim Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman MK Yuli Edelstein was offered to remain in his role while the Draft Law would be transferred elsewhere - but he refused. Coalition officials reject the report: "That’s a lie."

Likud to vote on removing Yuli Edelstein from key committee

Likud MKs Hanoch Milwidsky and Nissaim Vaturi challenge Yuli Edelstein's leadership of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, ahead of faction vote set for Wednesday.

Rabbi David Stav:

'When they run out of arguments, the insults begin'

Rabbi David Stav criticized Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s comments against Yuli Edelstein, saying 'It is painful to see how the fire of dispute blinds Torah scholars, causing them to hurl insults at those who disagree with them.'

Report:

Edelstein shelves draft enlistment law amid coalition tensions

After departure of haredi parties from the government, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein withdraws proposed enlistment law, arguing that there is no point in advancing a proposal that will not pass.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams Netanyahu, Edelstein over IDF draft

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'liar,' says MK Yuli Edelstein is 'the son of a priest.'

Deputy Knesset Speaker:

Biometric attendance requirements are absurd

MK Hanoch Milwidsky of the Likud stated that some of MK Yuli Edelstein's demands in the draft law have been unreasonable.

Draft Law presented to haredim:

Cancellation of property tax discounts and tax credits

MK Yuli Edelstein's Draft Law includes a clause stating that if enlistment goals are not met within six months, daycare subsidies will be completely canceled.

Draft Law crisis

Haredi parties: Edelstein has deceived us

Shas and United Torah Judaism issue a joint statement against MK Yuli Edelstein: "He’s playing a political game at the expense of those who serve, causing a severe rift in the national camp."

Edelstein

'I thwarted every attempt to overthrow the right-wing government'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Yuli Edelstein, issued a special statement amid efforts to legislate the conscription law and the withdrawal of the Haredi parties.

MK Edelstein:

The Knesset move that nearly prevented the operation in Iran

The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee claims Israel's strike on Iran might not have occurred if the proposal to dissolve the Knesset had passed last week.

Agreements reached:

Knesset dissolution bill fails to pass

After intensive talks with MK Yuli Edelstein, Degel HaTorah and Shas agree to vote against preliminary reading of the bill to dissolve the Knesset. Agudat Yisrael votes in favor. Bill fails to pass after 61 MKs vote against it compared to 53 who vote in favor.

To MK Yuli Edelstein from a Prisoner of Zion:

Don't topple the government!

Edelstein's compatriots in his land of birth and Israel warn him of the dangers ahead if he does not find a way to reach a compromise.

A day to the vote: Netanyahu fighting to keep coalition intact

With dissolution vote imminent, Netanyahu scrambles to avert elections as haredi support hinges on IDF draft exemption impasse.

Reservists to Edelstein:

'Pass Equal Draft Law or face societal and fighting collapse'

Organizations of IDF reservists write to MK Yuli Edelstein to support his position on ensuring equality of burden in the IDF and warn of disastrous consequences if one sector continues to bear the burden of defending the country alone.

Netanyahu:

Significant progress made on Draft Law issue

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s meeting with MK Yuli Edelstein, former Minister Ariel Atias, and Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs on the Draft Law concludes with progress. "It was decided that an effort will be made to finalize the remaining open issues tomorrow."

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warns:

Draft Law terms could end Netanyahu government

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef instructs Shas’ chief negotiator to maintain open communication with all parties in the Knesset, in preparation for potential cooperation after the elections.

Likud MK unveils sanction demands against draft dodgers

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein has published his proposed list of sanctions against those who do not report for IDF service or receive a lawful exemption, driving up tensions between Likud and the haredi parties.

Edelstein's Spokesperson:

If drafting haredim in war is vengeance then I support vengeance

A senior Likud official accused MK Edelstein of dragging Israel to new elections for political revenge.

Leading haredi rabbi calls to dissolve Knesset

Yesh Atid to submit bill to dissolve the Knesset next week following Rabbi Dov Landau's call to back such a bill in the wake of a failed meeting with MK Yuli Edelstein

Coalition crisis:

Deri rejects Edelstein's demands for haredi draft

Netanyahu, Deri, and Edelstein meet in an attempt to resolve the coalition crisis and reach an agreement on haredi enlistment in the IDF.

After difficult testimony:

Recruitment of female guards for Nukhba terrorists suspended

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman informs IDF the situation in which female soldiers are sent to guard the worst terrorists despite reports of sexual harassment by prisoners cannot continue.

PM's spox denies

Defense Committee Chair claims Israel negotiating phase 2 of deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman Dr. Omer Dostri denied MK Yuli Edelstein's claims that Israel was conducting negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal.

Edelstein announces:

'The committee I head will produce a true draft law'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Yuli Edelstein, met with IDF soldiers and promised to push the draft law, 'I am leading the draft law for our combat soldiers.'

Edelstein to Netanyahu:

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."

At Edelstein's synagogue

Three women arrested after placing leaflets of hostages

Three female residents of Herzliya arrested on suspicion of trespassing, after placing leaflets with pictures of hostages on chairs in Likud MK's synagogue. Their lawyer: This is a political arrest.

Yesha Council:

'Response to Hague - Israel sovereignty on Judea and Samaria'

Chairman of the Yesha Council: 'The decision of the court in The Hague aims at bringing the Hamas terrorists closer to the beds of our children and women in the center of the country and to annihilate the State of Israel. This is an antisemitic decision.'

IDF authorizes enforcement of illegal buildings on nature reserve

The orders will allow for the demolition of illegally built structures and will substantially limit the ability to construct new buildings in the Wye Accords Nature Reserve.

Data reveals: Enlisting 1,000 haredim into combat could save 1.3b

Path to Draft Law which will provide historic and real solution begins only in Knesset committee, MK Yuli Edelstein says.

PM Netanyahu demands explanations from key MK

PM Netanyahu demands MK Yuli Edelstein, head of key Knesset committee, to explain his demand for 'broad consensus' for passing Draft Law.

Haredi Draft Law to be promoted – Edelstein plans changes

After approving the application of the sequence to the draft bill, the committee holds its first discussion with the heads of the opposition and coalition.

'Who are you?'

MK Yuli Edelstein forgets name of fellow MK

During a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, the committee chairman MK Yuli Edelstein did not recognize Knesset member Yaron Levi from the Yesh Atid party.

Gallant refuses to allow Intelligence Subcommittee to visit Gaza

The subcommittee members have criticized the decision, claiming that the Defense Minister is preventing them from carrying out their responsibilities.

Likud MK:

'Draft law must go through us'

Yuli Edelstein, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair, warns: 'Any attempt to circumvent the Knesset regulations and prevent the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee from handling the draft law will meet an appropriate response.'

MK Edelstein:

'Yellow badge in the Knesset crosses a red line'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on his decision not to allow the brother of a hostage to speak after wearing a yellow badge: I oppose the comparison between October 7 and the Holocaust.

'I know Israel has true friends around the world'

MKs and Christian leaders gather at Knesset’s Jerusalem Hall to mark two decades of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.

Likud MK met with Justice Min.: We will act, and we will succeed

'I have always and will always do what is best for the State of Israel,' MK Yuli Edelstein promises.

Levin meets with party members to secure judicial reform support

The Justice Minister met with an MK known to have reservations about continuing the reform to ensure the coalition retains its majority.

Rebellion in Likud?

Edelstein: Don't count on my vote

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein admits to "falling asleep at the wheel", says future legislation on judicial reform should be coordinated with him.

MKs demand demolition of homes of 'unsuccessful' terrorists

Several MKs are demanding a debate on the demolition of homes of terrorists who only wound victims instead of killing them.

MK Edelstein in Binyamin:

'Palestinians causing damage for future generations here'

MK Yuli Edelstein spoke with INN during the Knesset Land of Israel Caucus tour of the Binyamin Region.

Proposal at Likud meeting:

Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

MK Danny Danon proposes to advance legislation banning demonstrations outside homes of public figures. Netanyahu willing to look into it.

Yuli Edelstein:

'Every attack on Israel has Iran's fingerprints on it'

The Foreign and Defense Committee Chairman met with counterparts from the Baltic states to discuss military and intelligence cooperation.

The rebellion which was planned in the Likud - and was thwarted

Netanyahu's office suspected that four senior Likud members planned to form a group that would oppose the judicial reform.