>Gilad Erdan
Gilad Menashe Erdan is an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2020 to 2024, and concurrently as Ambassador to the United States in 2021. A long-time Likud member, he was a Knesset representative from 2003 to 2020 and held ministerial roles including Public Security, Strategic Affairs, Interior, Communications, Environmental Protection, and Regional Cooperation. Known for strong positions on security, he led initiatives against the BDS movement, introduced cannabis decriminalization reforms, and advanced environmental policies. In 2026, he co-founded the right-wing Unity Party with Yuli Edelstein, aiming for a post-Netanyahu leadership era.