Third bloc
Zionist Home – The Reservists
בית ציוני – המילואימניקים
Third-bloc party built around post-October 7 reservist identity, led by Yoaz Hendel and Chili Tropper.
Yoaz Hendel & Chili Tropper
2.7–3% of the vote — below the 3.25% threshold · Kan poll (early August 2026), 2026-08-16
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Hebrew: בית ציוני – המילואימניקים (Beyt Tzioni – HaMiluimnikim) · Merger announced: July 7, 2026, of Yoaz Hendel’s “Reservists” party (registered September 2025, built around post–October 7 reservist/miluim identity — see glossary) and Chili Tropper (former Blue and White MK), presented as equal partners. Platform formally launched August 5, 2026.
- Platform: a “broad Zionist government,” universal Haredi conscription; Hendel has expressed interest in the National Security portfolio.
- Coalition stance: has said it will not provide the votes to complete a narrow Netanyahu-led 61-seat coalition.
- Polling: near or below threshold, roughly 2.7–3% depending on the poll.
- Further merger talks: Hendel separately held a series of meetings with Benny Gantz (Blue and White) on a possible broader tie-up; reported as having fallen through, with each side wanting the other to accept different terms on leadership.