Shvut Ra'anan quits her new party on primary day, sparking satire

A satirical video published by Sroגים on 1 Tammuz 5786, the day of the primaries, focused on Shvut Ra'anan’s decision to leave the “reservists party” she had helped found with Yoaz Hendel. The clip framed her exit as bizarre timing, because, as the commentator joked, primaries are the day when party members are chosen, not the day they leave.

Ra'anan explained her move by saying that, at this moment, shifting “from an authentic reservist struggle to a political framework” is less appropriate. The segment pushed back on that reasoning, arguing that joining a new party was obviously a political act and mocking the idea that a party created with a politician would somehow not be political.

The commentary also highlighted Hendel as Ra'anan’s partner in the project and emphasized that he is a politician, not an athlete or other nonpolitical figure. It suggested that founding a new party was questionable at a time when established parties are barely crossing the electoral threshold.

The segment ended with a closing jab and a disclaimer that the content is satirical and intended humorously, without any intent to offend. The video is part of Sroגים’s recurring “The Red Dot” feature, which appears daily with a different topic.