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New Hope party

New Hope MK Sharren Haskel in the plenum hall of the Knesset, June 9, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/FLASH90)
September 1, 2025, 8:00 am
Rejecting return to Likud, New Hope’s Haskel sees herself as ‘politically homeless’
Deputy foreign minister bemoans the ‘personal’ and ‘sectoral’ turn in politics, indicates she could join another party in order to advance her agenda
By Sam Sokol
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) shakes hands with New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar after the latter announces his reentry into government, September 29, 2024. (Chaim Tzach/GPO)
August 13, 2025, 9:31 pm
Ruling Likud party approves merger with Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope
Five years after leaving Netanyahu’s party due to ‘cult of personality’ around the prime minister, former rival declares it’s ‘good to return home’
By Sam Sokol
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar leads a faction meeting of his New Hope party, at the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 10, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 13, 2025, 10:08 pm
Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope signs agreement to rejoin Likud in next elections
Foreign minister, who left ruling party after failed 2019 leadership bid, thanks PM for ‘putting past behind us’; his deputy Ze’ev Elkin is also expected to run again with Likud
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Passengers at Ben Gurion International Airport on October 31, 2024. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
February 20, 2025, 2:25 pm
Knesset passes law prohibiting entry into Israel for October 7, Holocaust deniers
Legislation also bans issuing entry permits to anybody who publicly supports international prosecution of Israeli citizens over their activities in the security services
By Sam Sokol
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attend a plenum session on the state budget at the Knesset in Jerusalem, December 16, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
December 30, 2024, 4:07 am
Sa’ar said set to rejoin Likud in coming days, bolstering Netanyahu
Foreign minister, who left party years ago amid dispute with prime minister, reported to have agreed on folding his New Hope into ruling party
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Minister Gideon Sa'ar talks with lawmakers during a plenum session in the Knesset, November 6, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 6, 2024, 8:43 pm
In new coalition deal with Likud, Sa’ar relinquishes right to oppose Haredi draft bills
Deal only grants incoming foreign minister’s New Hope party discretion to vote differently than the coalition on laws regarding medical marijuana and changes to the judicial system
By Sam Sokol
Yesh Atid party head Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, right, speaks at a joint press conference with (R-L) National Unity party head Benny Gantz, The Democrats party head Yair Golan, and Yisrael Beytenu party head Avigdor Liberman at the Knesset in Jerusalem on November 6, 2024. (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)
November 6, 2024, 4:54 pm
‘An illegitimate PM’: Opposition appeals to Likud MKs not to back Gallant’s ouster
Defense minister’s removal was ‘an act of insanity by an incompetent prime minister,’ says Lapid, as Liberman warns Netanyahu also preparing to fire attorney general
By Sam Sokol
Staff clean a classroom at Emunah daycare in the city of Modiin, on May 7, 2020. (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)
November 5, 2024, 2:48 pm
Government nixes vote on daycare subsidies for Haredi draft evaders after losing majority
PM orders move after 9 coalition lawmakers, including Likud MKs, say they’ll vote against bill seen by critics as effort to circumvent ultra-Orthodox enlistment in IDF
By Sam Sokol
MK Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a discussion and vote on his inclusion as a minister in the government, at the Knesset in Jerusalem on September 30, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 30, 2024, 8:30 pm
As he officially rejoins government, Sa’ar blasts opposition for ‘living in Oct. 6’
New Hope leader delivers fiery Knesset speech to heckling from colleagues, calls opposition MKs ‘gang of liars,’ says Nasrallah would still be alive if PM had listened to Lapid
By ToI Staff
New Hope MKs Gideon Saar and Ze'ev Elkin in the Knesset, September 29, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 30, 2024, 1:41 am
Ministers say Sa’ar joining coalition boosts national unity crucial for winning war
Some opposition members blast move that is expected to bolster Netanyahu’s standing, while New Hope chair’s former partner Benny Gantz remains mum
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) shakes hands with New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar after the latter announces his reentry into government, September 29, 2024. (Chaim Tzach/GPO)
September 30, 2024, 12:04 am
Sa’ar rejoins government, bolstering Netanyahu; longtime rivals both say rifts mended
Sa’ar: It’s the patriotic thing to do; PM: Grudges are ‘behind us’; Gallant keeps defense portfolio, but future uncertain; New Hope has voting freedom on some controversial bills
By ToI Staff
MK Gideon Sa'ar arrives for a meeting of the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Knesset on October 9, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
September 24, 2024, 7:30 pm
Sa’ar’s pursuit of cabinet role drives wedge between him and opposition leaders
Confidence in right-wing MK ‘greatly eroded’ by his talks with Netanyahu and the fact he has still left the option to join the government ‘on the table,’ opposition sources say
By Sam Sokol
New Hope MK Gideon Sa'ar addresses an Israel Bar Association conference in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2024. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
September 21, 2024, 11:43 pm
Sa’ar abandons pursuit of defense minister role as Lebanon fighting escalates
Confirming PM offered that he replace Gallant, New Hope chief says it is inappropriate given the circumstances; does not shut door on entering coalition in another role
By Sam Sokol
MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a faction meeting of the National Unity Party at the Knesset, July 10, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 17, 2024, 12:11 pm
If he joins government, Sa’ar could get veto over judicial overhaul, choice of IDF chief
Gantz slams untenable recklessness of plan to oust Gallant and install Sa’ar as defense minister; gambit is ‘dangerous, but it is what it is,’ PM quoted as saying
By Sam Sokol
New Hope party leader Gideon Sa'ar leads a faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 1, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 16, 2024, 5:54 pm
Netanyahu said preparing to fire Defense Minister Gallant, replace him with Sa’ar
Members of government have been calling for Gallant’s ouster for months, with Ben Gvir saying he must be fired ‘immediately’; both PM and Sa’ar deny reports
By Sam Sokol
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