Israel elections 2026: What does Tropper and Hendel's Zionist Home–The Reservists stand for?

Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel unveil the platform of their new party, Zionist Home–The Reservists, ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections. The party, hovering near the electoral threshold, aims for a 'broad Zionist government' and refuses to join coalitions with haredi or Arab parties. It supports settlements, equal service, and a free economy, while opposing a Palestinian state.

Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel have launched a new political party, Zionist Home–The Reservists, ahead of the October 27 elections for the 26th Knesset. Founded in July, the party is an evolution of Hendel's The Reservists, with Tropper and Hendel leading as equal partners. The party has not identified as Left or Right but aligns with center/Right-leaning policies. Recent polling shows it hovering around the electoral threshold, potentially entering with four seats. Tropper and Hendel aim to create a 'broad Zionist government' and will not join a coalition with haredi or Arab parties. They have stated they would demand Hendel be made National Security Minister. The party's platform, the Star of David Plan, covers education, equal service, cost of living, settlements, checks and balances, governance, and border-community rehabilitation. It supports settlements, opposes a Palestinian state, and backs a free economy. The party has not detailed positions on foreign affairs or Iran but is known to be hawkish. A vote for the party is likely a vote for a 'broad Zionist government,' as many opposition members share this goal.