Yuli Edelstein
Yuli Edelstein is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, representing the Likud party. He has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Health and Minister of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs. Edelstein is known for his strong stance on security issues and has been an influential figure in Israeli politics, often speaking out on matters related to national defense and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recently, he has been in the news for his comments regarding Israel's negotiations related to the release of hostages, which have stirred political tensions within the government.
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Yuli Edelstein was referenced as the previous chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
נתניהו לצד גל הירש: לוחמים נפלו כי לא הייתה מספיק תחמושת
Israel· 2026-01-28
Yuli Edelstein faced criticism from the ultra-Orthodox for not submitting a law draft.
הפעם האיום אמיתי, נפיל את הממשלהIsrael· 2026-01-27
Yuli Edelstein told The Globe that 'moving to phase two right now is wrong' because Mr. Gvili has not been returned.
Ceasefire plan can’t advance as long as last hostage unreturned and Hamas still armed, Israelis say
Canada· 2026-01-23
Yuli Edelstein is recognized for maintaining his values while serving in the Knesset.
הטוב קובע / דניאלה לונדון דקלIsrael· 2026-01-20
Edelstein is among the Knesset members who may oppose the military service exemption law.
המוקש שהוסר - והחישוב הדחוק של נתניהו: הסיכוי שיאושר חוק הפטור מגיוסIsrael· 2026-01-15
Yuli Edelstein announced before the vote that he is boycotting it due to his support for a state commission of inquiry.
המשוכות בדרך להקמת ועדת חקירה פוליטית לטבחIsrael· 2025-12-24
Edelstein opposed the exemption law and was also dismissed from his position.
פניית פרסה: נתניהו הודיע על הצהרה על חוק הפטור מגיוסIsrael· 2025-12-02
Yuli Edelstein opposed the wording of the draft exemption law and previously chaired the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
האב השכול בוועדת החוץ והביטחון: האחראים לחוק הפטור יישאו אות קיןIsrael· 2025-12-02
Yuli Edelstein is expected to be one of the few who will oppose the current proposal.
"הוא עומד מאחוריו באופן מלא"Israel· 2025-12-02
Edelstein was the first to oppose the conscription law proposed by Bismuth.
חוק הפטור מגיוס ישיג רוב? "במצב הקיים, נתניהו לא יעלה אותו להצבעה"Israel· 2025-12-01
Yuli Edelstein emphasized that the current law aims to maintain the coalition, certainly not to recruit Haredim into the IDF.
התנגדות בציונות הדתית לפטור מגיוס, השר הודיע שלא יתמוך גם אם יפוטרIsrael· 2025-12-01
Yuli Edelstein's previous version of the law considered military service only for those who enlist in combat roles.
הדרך הארוכה עד חקיקת השתמטות החרדיםIsrael· 2025-11-27
Yuli Edelstein was the previous chairman of the committee and is noted for his stricter proposals.
סעיפים שהושמטו - והקלה בסנקציות: השינויים שעבר חוק הפטור מגיוסIsrael· 2025-11-27Yuli Edelstein stated that the proposed law does not meet the needs of the IDF in any way.
חוק הפטור מגיוס: הסנקציות המלאותIsrael· 2025-11-27Yuli Edelstein, former chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, was ousted by Netanyahu at the request of the ultra-Orthodox.
חוק הפטור מגיוס של ביסמוט מגיע לוועדהIsrael· 2025-11-26Yuli Edelstein proposed a more stringent version of the draft exemption law.
חוק הפטור מגיוס שמקדם ביסמוט: כל מה שצריך לדעתIsrael· 2025-11-19
Yuli Edelstein is a former chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee who was ousted due to his insistence on significant recruitment of Haredim into the military.
"אם לא נגייס חרדים עכשיו, בעוד 20-15 שנה המדינה לא תוכל להתקיים"Israel· 2025-11-08
Yuli Edelstein was replaced by Tali Gottlieb on the Intelligence and Secret Services Subcommittee.
זה שעולה וזה שיורד - קווים מקבילים שלעולם לא ייפגשוIsrael· 2025-11-02
Yuli Edelstein was mentioned as a candidate perceived as 'liberal' in the Likud primaries.
אבא עושה בושותIsrael· 2025-11-01
Yuli Edelstein criticized the military advocate general for providing false information during discussions about the incident.
שקר לבג"ץ? הפצ"רית תומר ירושלמי תיחקר באזהרה בהדלפת הסרטון משדה תימןIsrael· 2025-10-31
Yuli Edelstein was removed from his position for opposing the exemption of ultraorthodox individuals from military service.
Unos 200.000 ultraortodoxos se manifiestan en Jerusalén contra el alistamiento militar: “Defendemos al pueblo de Israel estudiando la Torá” | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-30
Yuli Edelstein was removed from his position as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for opposing a draft law.
בדרך לחוק השתמטות מדיחים את כל מי שמפריעIsrael· 2025-10-30
Yuli Edelstein was informed by Ofer Katz about his removal from the foreign affairs and security committee.
טלי גוטליב מועמדת להחליף את אדלשטיין בוועדה הרגישה בכנסתIsrael· 2025-10-30
Yuli Edelstein voted in favor of a bill against party discipline and is expected to face sanctions.
עם כמה ילדותיות, חלמאות, טמטום ובורות נפגשנו השבועIsrael· 2025-10-26
Yuli Edelstein cast the decisive vote for the annexation law.
Donald Trump gegen Annexion des Westjordanlands: klare Warnung an Israel
Switzerland· 2025-10-24
Yuli Edelstein, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Knesset, supported the bill for the annexation of the West Bank.
واکنش تند وزیر اسرائیلی به حرف های ترامپ: او محترم است، اما ما گوش نمیدهیم!
Iran· 2025-10-24
Yuli Edelstein was referred to as the only 'rebel' in Likud and described as 'bitter'.
"לא צריך לרצות את הבייס"Israel· 2025-10-24
Yuli Edelstein, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Knesset, supported the bill for the occupation of the West Bank.
نتانیاهو تسلیم شد | دستور توقف این طرح صادر شدIran· 2025-10-23MK Yuli Edelstein from Likud voted against his party's position and was subsequently removed from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
ארה"ב: צעדי הכנסת לקידום ריבונות ביהודה ושומרוןIsrael· 2025-10-23Yuli Edelstein explained his support for the sovereignty proposal that passed in a preliminary vote.
אדלשטיין יודח מחברות בוועדת חוץ וביטחוןIsrael· 2025-10-22