Chili Tropper, Reservists Party's Yoaz Hendel announce joint campaign for upcoming Knesset election
The two stated they would work to form a "broad Zionist government, and create a significant new Zionist political force."
Assessment
Two mid-range political figures known for security-focused centrism are combining forces before the next Israeli election. Their stated goal of forming a broad Zionist government signals an attempt to pull support from the existing center-right bloc, though their track records as individual candidates suggest an uphill climb. The coming weeks will show whether this merger generates momentum or simply fragments the vote further.