Israeli Media Personality Defends Non-Observance of Shabbat
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- Netali Shem Tov stated she does not observe Shabbat.
- Shem Tov is a candidate for the right-wing Am Ech LeYisrael party.
- She defended her party's inclusivity of secular and traditional members.
- She called for national unity ahead of upcoming elections.
- Her party advocates for a broad right-wing government.
- Am Ech LeYisrael seeks to revise national security policy.
Media personality Netali Shem Tov, who is running third on the right-wing Am Ech LeYisrael party list, has responded to criticism after posting social media content showing her spending Shabbat with her family outdoors. She addressed claims that her actions contradicted religious observance, stating, "I want to reveal the secret to those who don't know. I do not observe Shabbat." She emphasized that Am Ech LeYisrael is not a sectarian party but rather an Israeli one, encompassing religious, traditional, and secular members and voters.
Shem Tov, a former Channel 13 presenter, urged Israelis to unite ahead of the upcoming elections, declaring, "Just as we were slaughtered together, evacuated together, and fought together, so too shall we win together." She shared that she cherished Shabbat, often dedicating it to outdoor excursions in Israel. She concluded with a message of resilience, "The people of Israel are alive and kicking."
Shem Tov announced her joining Am Ech LeYisrael, led by Ofer Winter, in August. The party officially launched on August 25th, positioning itself on the right and advocating for a broad right-wing government and a significant shift in national security policy to prevent future atrocities like the October 7th massacre. Other candidates presented at the launch included Yosef Haddad and attorney Eran Ben Ari.
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