Chili Tropper

IDF's pre-Oct. 7 containment 'conceptzia' mentality still ingrained, October Council warns

The October Council emphasized that many IDF soldiers still fear raising these dangers with their commander, as they did before October 7, 2023, worried they might be seen as a "nuisance."

Members of the October Council announce the "Strategic Warning: Default 2026" report on August 24, 2026.
Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party and former minister, holds a press conference in Petah Tikva, May 10, 2026.

Yoaz Hendel rules out coalition with haredi or Arab parties, says Netanyahu should leave office

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel speaks to the media as she announces her resignation as Deputy Foreign Minister at the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026.

The Israeli Right needs a merger, not another messiah - opinion

Chili Tropper attends an election campaign conference of the Zionist Home-The Reservists political alliance in Jerusalem, on August 5, 2026.

Tropper, Hendel rule out joining any Netanyahu government, seeks Zionist coalition in 2026 election


'Traitor,' 'Enemy of Israel': Dozens protest outside IDF chief's home after soldier punishment

The protesters held signs reading “traitor, enemy of Israel,” played loud music, and waved Israeli flags. Dozens of activists took part in the protest.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir is seen at Yad Vashem during the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony on April 14, 2026.

Benny Gantz’s long political decline is reaching its final stage - opinion

Once seen as Netanyahu’s strongest rival, Benny Gantz now faces political isolation and fading public support.

MK Benny Gantz leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, earlier this year.

MK Eitan Ginzburg quits Blue and White in another blow to Gantz's party

The move marks another blow to Gantz’s party after a series of departures by lawmakers who are now members of the Yashar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot, once Gantz’s second in command.

Eitan Ginzburg: Former Mayor of Raanana & Israel’s first openly gay mayor.

Ex-minister Chili Tropper quits Blue and White, Gantz decries 'painful day'

Tropper said he was leaving the party because, within Blue and White, he could no longer "realize his worldview." 

MK Hili Tropper attends Blue and White faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.

Hostages will not stay alive without a deal in Gaza, opposition lawmaker says

The government has a responsibility to bring home all hostages, but it is not their top priority.

 Hostage families call on US President Donald Trump to return their loves ones home from captivity, March 29, 2025.

If Netanyahu needs our votes for hostage deal, we'll 'go all in,' National Unity MK says

National Unity MK Chili Tropper discussed a deal to return the hostages, confirmed coalition support, and stressed importance of IDF soldiers.

Minister Chili Tropper

Minister explains: This is why Biden and Netanyahu's relationship is in crisis

Minister Chili Tropper spoke with Udi Segal and Anat Davidov on 103FM, and addressed the Israel-US relationship and wartime considerations.

Minister Chili Tropper

Ben-Gvir, National Unity threaten to leave gov't over hostage deal

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to this development in a different direction. He said a "negligent" deal would lead to the dissolving of the coalition.

 Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Defense, in Tel Aviv on January 18, 2024

Benny Gantz's faction shows cracks as Israel's war gov't in danger of collapse

The different opinions in Benny Gantz's National Unity party have ministers Gadi Eisenkot and Chili Tropper on one hand and Gideon Sa'ar on the other.

National Unity leader Unity Benny Gantz and MK Gadi Eisenkot meet with farmers and hear about the topic of "protection," October 3, 2023

The Independence Day ceremony didn't reflect my Israel - opinion

The Remembrance and Independence days didn't go by without hitches but on the whole, most of us were able to give a sigh of relief when they were over.

 THIS YEAR, I treated myself to a short drive to Mt. Shalmon, west of Ein Kerem, where two species of Ophrys are in bloom.