Gilad Erdan

'Real Right, real enlistment': Former UN amb. Gilad Erdan announces name of new 'Unity Party'

Former Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan announced on Tuesday that his new right-wing party will be called the Unity Party, with the slogan "Real right. Real enlistment."

Gilad Erdan announces new political party with Yuli Edelstein on August 6, 2026.
Beit Shemesh mayor and Mayoral candidate Aliza Bloch seen during the second round of Municipal Elections, in Beit Shemesh, March 10, 2024.

Israeli elections: Ex-mayor of Beit Shemesh Aliza Bloch joins Erdan, Edelstein's right-wing party

Former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan at a press conference in Tel Aviv announcing the establishment of a new right-wing party under his and MK Yuli Edelstein's leadership ahead of the upcoming general elections, August 6, 2026.

Israeli gov't abandoned PR war, needs ‘army of hasbara’ led by ‘chief of staff’ - interview

Gilad Erdan announces new political party with Yuli Edelstein on August 6, 2026.

'Right, enlistment, unity': Ex-UN ambassador Gilad Erdan launches new party with Edelstein


Erdan denies he was ousted as communications minister over Elovitch complaints to Netanyahu

When the prosecution asked if Erdan was concerned about the continuation of the reforms after his tenure as communications minister, he said that he was, but that it fell in line with other policies

 Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addresses the United Nations Security Council, February 20, 2023.

Israel's UN envoy Gilad Erdan gives testimony at Netanyahu trial

Gilad Erdan took the stand to discuss Case 4000, in which Benjamin Netanyahu is alleged to have sought regulatory changes that would benefit Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks with Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (L), Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev and Transportation Minister Israel Katz (R) seen during a Plenary Hall session for the vote on a bill to dissolve parliament, at the Knesset.

Permanent UN ambassadors meet with President Herzog

The group was somewhat smaller than previous delegations, but that may have been due to fears of travel to the Middle East during the current security situation.

 President Isaac Herzog addresses the wave of violence in Israeli society in a speech on May 8, 2023.

Netanyahu trials: UN ambassador Gilad Erdan set to testify this week

Erdan will testify on allegations Netanyahu pledged to change regulations to further the interests of Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch in return for positive news coverage.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks with Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (L), Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev and Transportation Minister Israel Katz (R) seen during a Plenary Hall session for the vote on a bill to dissolve parliament, at the Knesset.

Israeli ambassador to UN to member states: Avoid Nakba Day event

“Nakba Day” events mark what Palestinians consider to be the “catastrophe” of Israel’s founding.

 Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan lights a candle to commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day during his speech to a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on "The Middle East, including the Palestinian question" at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 25, 2023.

US blocked UN security council condemnation on Gaza - Israel's Erdan

“We succeeded in blocking condemnation of Israel with the help of the US, whom we worked in conjunction with,” Israel’s ambassador to the UN said.

 ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Gilad Erdan speaks at a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East in August. Last week, the UN General Assembly referred the West Bank issue to the World Court.

UN ambassadors make visit to Israel while conflict continues

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned civilian deaths in Gaza as 'unacceptable' and appealed for them to 'stop immediately.'

 Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan lights a candle to commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day during his speech to a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on "The Middle East, including the Palestinian question" at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 25, 2023.

UK and US to shun UN 'Nakba Day' event as Israel calls for boycott

Israel called on UN member states to shun the event and B’nai Brith International is circulating a petition calling on officials from UN member states not to attend.

 Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addresses the United Nations Security Council, February 20, 2023.

Ex-PMO chief of staff, Erdan to testify on Netanyahu trials in coming days

The two will testify on the Bezeq-Walla Affair where Netanyahu is accused of bribing Bezeq for positive coverage on Walla.

Former Prime Minister’s Office chief of staff Ari Harow.

Israel's UN amb. to present new drone technologies to diplomats

The event, held at the UN headquarters in Manhattan, will showcase Israeli drone companies' "sky of tomorrow” - an airspace with a drone network.

 Gilad Erdan, Israel Ambassador to the United Nations seen at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations, in NYC, USA, on January 16, 2023.