Women Leaders in Opposition Parties Convene for Joint Meeting

Senior women from opposition parties met on Friday to coordinate their efforts, with the meeting focusing on future cooperation on key issues for the next government. Participants included Meirav Ben Ari and Keren Turner (Yesh Atid), Orna Perkes Hacohen (Yash!), Talia Lanki (Yisrael Beiteinu), and Naama Lazimi (HaDemocratim).

The agenda included establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th massacre, ensuring equal burden-sharing in national service, combating the high cost of living, and advancing transportation, economy, education, welfare, health, women's rights, and the fight against domestic violence. The group also agreed to full cooperation in the coming month, particularly on election day.

Initiated by Meirav Ben Ari, the meeting aimed not only to strategize but also to re-engage women who have become disillusioned or distanced from politics, offering them a point of contact and a voice. The four candidates established a WhatsApp group for ongoing communication.

During the meeting, Perkes Hacohen, Lazimi, and Ben Ari shared their experiences from the Knesset, while Lanki, who had not served in the Knesset, heard about the professional challenges in the Finance Committee and difficult experiences in other committees like the Constitution Committee.

The gathering took place at "The Courtyard of Noni" cafe in Moshav Beit Nehemia, named in memory of Noa Marciano, a lookout at the Nachal Oz outpost who was abducted on October 7th and murdered by Hamas on November 9th, 2023, at the age of 19. Her family was also present at the meeting.