Yoaz Hendel is an Israeli politician and public figure who served as Minister of Communications and as a member of the Knesset. He is also an author, publicist, public activist, businessman, and a battalion commander in the reserves. Additionally, he is the founder and chairman of the Miluimnikim ("Reservists") Movement and is the founder of The Reservists, a party of the same name. Hendel holds a doctorate in history and previously served as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Bar-Ilan University. Before entering politics, he worked in the defense establishment, was a journalist and columnist, hosted radio and television programs, and served as head of the Institute for Zionist Strategies.
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Sep 7, 2026
Center
Hendel is warning about the rush to new elections and is trying to join forces with Gantz after their party split.
Yesh Atid views Hendel's alarm as justified but his political maneuvering as potentially further destabilizing the center-right bloc that should be uniting against Likud.
Aug 1, 2026
Center
Set to join Ra’am’s list, sparking backlash over potential normalization of Arab parties in governing coalitions.
Condemned for abandoning centrist principles; Yesh Atid sees his move as a cynical bid for power over security priorities.
Jul 12, 2026
Far Right
Announced he will not hand Netanyahu a 61-seat majority after merging with Chili Tropper, laying out conditions for coalition.
Religious Zionism condemns Hendel as an obstacle to a stable right-wing government, prioritizing personal ambition over national unity.
Jul 8, 2026
Far Right
Former 'Reservists' leader joins Tropper in a centrist challenge.
Religious Zionism sees Hendel as a traitor to the right, undermining the coalition.
Jul 7, 2026
Far Right
Hendel joined forces with Chili Tropper to launch a new centrist political alliance.
Hendel, a former 'Reservists' leader, is seen as part of a secular centrist effort that could weaken the religious right's influence.
Jul 6, 2026
Far Right
Hendel's negotiations with Benny Gantz and Dedy Simhi ended without agreement on running together.
Hendel's failure to unite with Gantz is seen as a win for the right, as it prevents a center-left bloc that could challenge the religious Zionist agenda.
Jul 3, 2026
Center
Demanding right to split after elections from Gantz, also talking to Chili Tropper about a separate framework.
Yesh Atid views Hendel's maneuvers as complicating opposition unity and potentially fragmenting the center-left bloc.
