Election time: The new Haredi party and contacts for the union of Erdan and Gantz

With 65 days until the elections, there is an advanced connection with Ofer Winter regarding the formation of a new Haredi party, provided he sees favorable polling data. The name proposed to lead the party is the chairman of Shas and former minister Eli Yishai, whose participation is also dependent on polls. Other political developments are associated with Benny Gantz's Blue and White party and the potential unity of Gilad Erdan.

In the opposition bloc, Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman, both considered rivals for the position of the next prime minister, met last week. Lieberman strongly opposed Eisenkot's demand to grant the mandate to form the government to the largest party.

With just over two weeks until the closing of the lists, the possibilities for mergers in the third bloc continue to shrink, leaving Gilad Erdan and Benny Gantz as the two remaining key players. Over the last 24 hours, dialogue between them has resumed; Erdan is willing to relinquish the lead, and Gantz is prepared to compromise on additional points.

Roi Folkman, who was close to former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, has received an offer for a position in Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party. He also updated the former Chief of Staff on the potential alliance between Gantz and Erdan currently on the agenda.