# Israeli political shifts and unity government proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/israeli-political-shifts-and-unity-government-proposals > Updated: 2026-08-08T20:51:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. New political developments in Israel have emerged involving calls for a broad unity government. Gilad Ardan has announced a new political party advocating for a wide-based cabinet and the conscription of Haredi men into the Israel Defense Forces. Ardan expressed support for a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot, provided it is not formed by a single political bloc, and indicated readiness to trigger new elections if unity is not achieved. In a related development, former Minister Gilad Erdan stated he rejected an offer from the Likud party to lead his own political framework, arguing that a "political explosion" is necessary to force the creation of a Zionist unity government. Likud has denied making such an offer. Meanwhile, reports indicate that associates of Gadi Eizenkot were involved in the early planning of a new Haredi-focused party. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Israeli political shifts: Erdan rejects Likud offer and Haskel loses court petition Gilad Erdan claims he rejected a Likud position to launch a new political movement, while the Supreme Court rejected MK Sharan Haskel's bid to be recognized as a single-member faction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-political-shifts-erdan-rejects-likud-offer-and-haskel-loses-court-petition ### 2026-08-05: Gilad Ardan's New Party Calls for Broad Unity Government and Haredi Conscription, Linked to Gadi Eizenkot Allies Gilad Ardan's new party seeks a broad unity government, Haredi conscription, and backs Netanyahu‑Eizenkot, while Eizenkot allies are linked to a separate Haredi party that may split the Haredi vote. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilad-ardans-new-party-calls-for-broad-unity-government-and-haredi-conscription-linked-to-gadi-eizen --- Cite as: Israeli political shifts and unity government proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/israeli-political-shifts-and-unity-government-proposals