Yuli Edelstein

Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery

More than two years after October 7, the governing coalition continues to advance sweeping institutional reforms, while legislation addressing recovery, reserve burdens, and accountability lags.

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews carry a banner in Hebrew that reads, “to prison and not the army,” during a “million man” protest against military conscription, in Jerusalem October 30, 2025.

Netanyahu cancels statement on haredi draft bill as opposition slams legislation

MK Tally Gotliv attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on October 27, 2025.

MK Tally Gotliv to replace ousted MK Edelstein in Foreign Affairs Defense Cm'tee

MK Avigdor Liberman attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 22, 2025.

'On the way to sovereignty': MKs react to preliminary passing of bill to annex Ma'aleh Adumim


Netanyahu rival set to head Christian caucus in Knesset

Former Knesset speaker and health minister Yuli Edelstein Edelstein could use his new post as head of the Christian caucus to build ties with Evangelicals ahead of a Likud leadership run.

Yuli Edelstein

Yuli Edelstein ready to challenge Netanyahu for Likud leadership

The former Knesset speaker is concerned that under Netanyahu's leadership, the Likud will not be able to return to power.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein

Top Likud MK on Netanyahu: 'He made all the possible mistakes'

"Why did he agree to give Gideon, Bennett, Gantz and everyone else the role of prime minister, just so he could not give it to anyone else in the Likud?" Edelstein asked.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are seen speaking at a Clalit vaccination center in Zarzir, on February 9, 2021.

Israel's coronavirus minister crowns his tenure successful

HEALTH AFFAIRS: Future Likud contender and ex-health minister Yuli Edelstein takes his share of credit for Israel’s COVID-19 victory.

OUTGOING HEALTH Minister Yuli Edelstein (right) welcomes his replacement, Nitzan Horowitz, at a ceremony on Sunday at the Health Ministry in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu leaves premiership without a January 6 riot - analysis

Netanyahu did not storm the Knesset or order any of his followers to do so. He did not follow in the footsteps of his friend, US President Donald Trump, on January 6.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu sits alone in the Knesset during the vote for president on Wednesday.

Coronavirus: Green Pass, Purple Standard restrictions to be removed

“Israel is going back to normal!” Health Ministry Yuli Edelstein said.

Patrons at a restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel. March 7, 2021.

Rockets fired at Ashdod as health minister visits local hospital

Assuta Medical Center was inaugurated in 2017. Most of its structure was built as a bomb shelter.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein is seen visiting Assuta in Ashdod amid rocket fire launched towards the city from Gaza.

The dangers of COVID-19 immunity-based licenses - opinion

To incentivize vaccination, the government initiated a certificate granting access to entertainment, sporting and dining venues to anyone who has been fully vaccinated or has recovered from COVID-19.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/vaccinated-tourists-might-get-green-pass-soon-official-665513

Following allergy death, MKs address Health Ministry for policy changes

Several MKs have suggested different policies in order to best prevent cases of allergy deaths in the future.

EpiPen auto-injection epinephrine pens manufactured by Mylan NV pharmaceutical company for use by severe allergy sufferers are seen in Washington, U.S. August 24, 2016.

Will Netanyahu renege on his promise to re-open Israel’s skies? - Analysis

"My approach ... is that it is necessary to tighten because we are in a reality that is still completely unclear," the prime minister said.

The almost empty Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, on January 18, 2021.