Israeli Celebrities Call for Change Ahead of 2026 Elections
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli celebrities Rotem Sela and Lior Raz have released political messages ahead of the 2026 elections, focusing on equal burden-sharing and support for reservists. Sela shared a video by candidate Hili Tropper, advocating for equality in military service. Raz stated he would not vote for a government that doesn't stand by reservists. Their statements are part of a broader trend of public figures expressing political endorsements for various parties and leaders.
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- Rotem Sela and Lior Raz urged for change and equality ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections.
- Sela advocated for equal burden-sharing in military service, stating no life is more precious.
- Raz declared he would not vote for a government that abandons reservists.
- Their messages highlight issues of equal responsibility and support for those serving.
- Other celebrities have also publicly endorsed various political parties and leaders.
Days before the 2026 elections, prominent Israeli cultural and entertainment figures, including actress Rotem Sela and actor Lior Raz, have voiced strong political messages. Their statements focus on issues of equal burden-sharing, the treatment of reservists, and the need for government policy changes.
Rotem Sela shared a video on Instagram featuring Hili Tropper, a candidate for the "Yashar" party led by Gadi Eisenkot. Sela emphasized the principle of equal burden-sharing, questioning the disparity in military service obligations. "No one's life is more precious than another's," she stated, advocating for a government that not only espouses but also acts upon the principle of equality in rights and duties.
Actor and creator Lior Raz also called for change, stating, "The State of Israel must change" since October 7th. He stressed that this change should stem from responsibility for the future, not from anger or hatred. Raz declared he would not vote for a government that does not support reservists while also supporting draft dodgers, framing it as a matter of values and shared fate, independent of political left-right divides.
These statements by Sela and Raz join a trend of political declarations from figures in the arts and entertainment industry leading up to the elections. Other celebrities have expressed support for various political factions, with some backing Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud party, including singers Subliminal, Ofer Levi, and Avi Biton, and performer Uri Geller. Conversely, actresses Yael Poliakov and Ima Shosh support Gadi Eisenkot's party, while singers Kobi Oz and Roni Somek back the "Achva" party led by Bennett and Lapid. Actresses Orna Banai, Achinoam Nini, and Dana Modan are among those supporting Yair Golan's Democrats party.
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