The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gilad-erdan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gilad Erdan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gilad-erdan/ 32 32 Veteran Likud members Erdan, Edelstein said to make progress toward forming new party https://www.timesofisrael.com/veteran-likud-members-erdan-edelstein-said-to-make-progress-toward-forming-new-party/ Wed, 27 May 2026 20:20:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831883&preview=true&preview_id=3831883 Initial understandings reportedly reached in talks for alternative right-wing party to challenge Netanyahu is upcoming election; decisions said expected in next 2 weeks

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]]> Ex-Likud minister Gilad Erdan says he is considering establishing right-wing party https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-likud-minister-gilad-erdan-says-he-is-considering-establishing-right-wing-party/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:08:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830657 Lifelong Likud member tells Radio 103FM he is examining 'feasibility' of run, sees himself as a potential premier once Netanyahu leaves politics

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]]> After Israeli strike, Qatar to host emergency Arab-Islamic summit to discuss response https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-israeli-strike-qatar-to-host-emergency-arab-islamic-summit-to-discuss-response/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:42:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3639561 Funeral being held in Doha though it's unclear who's being buried; Trump said to tell Netanyahu in heated phone call that strike was 'unacceptable' and demand that Israel not target Qatar again

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]]> UN says 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have been involved’ in Oct 7 attack, have been fired https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-says-9-unrwa-employees-may-have-been-involved-in-oct-7-attack-have-been-fired/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:21:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348171 Israeli ambassador to UN calls investigation a 'disgrace,' alleges that 'thousands' of UNRWA employees are 'involved to various degrees in Hamas’s terror activities'

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]]> Danny Danon approved as next UN ambassador for second stint https://www.timesofisrael.com/danny-danon-approved-as-next-un-ambassador-for-second-stint/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:56:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3321837&preview=true&preview_id=3321837 Likud MK, seen as potential challenger to Netanyahu's party leadership, says he will fight 'diplomatic terrorism' at international body when he replaces Gilad Erdan in August

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]]> Israel promises reaction to UN blacklist designation, but hasn’t made decision yet https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-promises-reaction-to-un-blacklist-designation-but-hasnt-made-decision-yet/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:39:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3311092&preview=true&preview_id=3311092 Official says measures will be taken against agencies and personnel, but will not affect aid to Gaza

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]]> UN publishes report with IDF, Hamas, PIJ added to ‘list of shame’ for first time https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-publishes-report-with-idf-hamas-pij-added-to-list-of-shame-for-first-time/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:46:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3310452&preview=true&preview_id=3310452 Guterres says he's 'appalled by dramatic increase and unprecedented scale and intensity of grave violations' against children in Gaza, Israel and West Bank over past year

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]]> Likud MK Danny Danon tapped for second stint as Israeli envoy to UN https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-mk-danny-danon-tapped-for-second-stint-as-israeli-envoy-to-un/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:02:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3308713 Lawmaker who served in role from 2015 to 2020 will be replacing outgoing ambassador Gilad Erdan

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]]> Israel livid as it’s added to UN ‘list of shame’ for wartime children’s rights violations https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fumes-as-its-added-to-un-list-of-shame-for-wartime-childrens-rights-violations/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:25:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3307324 Israel put on list for first time, alongside Hamas, Islamic Jihad; PM slams delusional' move; Jerusalem defends 'most moral army in world,' says decision will impact ties with UN

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]]> Daily Briefing June 7: Day 245 – PM to visit DC next month. Will Israel still be at war? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-7-day-245-pm-to-visit-dc-next-month-will-israel-still-be-at-war/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:19:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3307049&preview=true&preview_id=3307049 US bureau chief Jacob Magid on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu's July 24 speech to Congress, Israel's objections to a UN resolution on the Israeli hostage release deal, PA funds

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]]> Israel rejects Security Council resolution in support of its own hostage deal offer https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-rejects-security-council-resolution-in-support-of-its-own-hostage-deal-offer/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:00:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3307008 Erdan opposes changes to wording in US initiative; pushback sure to irk Washington but unlikely to impact outcome given that Israel is not a member of the top panel

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]]> Erdan to end tenure as UN envoy, declines offer to stay in US as Washington ambassador https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdan-to-end-tenure-as-un-envoy-declines-offer-to-stay-in-us-as-washington-ambassador/ Fri, 31 May 2024 17:23:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3302299 Netanyahu thanks envoy, says he declined to remain in New York due to family considerations; PM reportedly decided not to extend term of Washington ambassador Herzog

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]]> Israel fumes as UN’s Security Council, atomic agency mark death of Iran’s Raisi https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fumes-as-uns-security-council-atomic-agency-mark-death-of-irans-raisi/ Tue, 21 May 2024 09:37:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3294645 Both UN entities hold a minute of silence for Iranian president; Israel's envoy pans gesture to 'mass murderer' as akin to show of honor to commemorate Hitler's death

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]]> UN General Assembly adopts resolution boosting standing of Palestinian mission https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-general-assembly-adopts-resolution-boosting-standing-of-palestinian-mission/ Fri, 10 May 2024 18:10:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3287168 Overwhelming vote urges UNSC to reconsider statehood bid; move gives Palestinians spot in UNGA's member's hall, but not voting rights; Israel slams 'prize for Hamas'

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]]> UN set to vote on symbolic measure backing Palestine recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-set-to-vote-on-symbolic-measure-backing-palestine-recognition/ Tue, 07 May 2024 08:28:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3284110 General Assembly motion would recommend the Security Council reconsider its position, after the US vetoed recognition there last month

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