Israeli Celebrities Call for Change Ahead of 2026 Elections
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Israeli celebrities Rotem Sela and Lior Raz have issued calls for change ahead of the 2026 elections, focusing on equal burden-sharing and support for reservist soldiers. Sela shared a video from Hili Tropper, advocating for equality in military service, while Raz stated he would not vote for a government that doesn't stand by reservists. Their statements reflect a broader trend of public political engagement from the entertainment industry in Israel.
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- Rotem Sela and Lior Raz urged for change in Israel ahead of the 2026 elections.
- Sela advocated for equal burden-sharing and criticized disparities in military conscription.
- Raz stated he would not vote for a government that abandons reservist soldiers.
- Their messages focus on values, shared destiny, and responsibility for Israel's future.
- Other Israeli celebrities have also publicly declared support for various political parties.
Days before the 2026 Israeli elections, prominent figures from the entertainment industry, including actress Rotem Sela and actor Lior Raz, have publicly voiced their political messages. Their statements center on issues of equal burden-sharing, the treatment of reservist soldiers, and a demand for governmental policy change.
Rotem Sela shared a video on Instagram featuring Hili Tropper, a candidate for the "Yashar" party led by Gadi Eisenkot. Sela emphasized the importance of equal conscription, questioning the disparity where some mothers send their sons to risk their lives for the country while others are exempt. She stated, "No one's life is more precious than another's. We are all equal in rights and obligations. We deserve a government that not only says this but also acts accordingly."
Lior Raz, known for co-creating the series "Fauda," also called for change, stating, "Since October 7th, one thing must be clear to all of us: the State of Israel must change." He clarified that this call for change is not driven by anger or hatred but by responsibility for the future. Raz declared he would not vote for a government that does not support reservist soldiers while also supporting those who evade their shared duty, emphasizing this is a matter of values and shared destiny, not left or right politics.
These statements by Sela and Raz join a growing trend of political declarations from cultural and entertainment figures leading up to the elections. The article notes various celebrities have expressed support for different political factions, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud party, as well as parties led by Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, and Yair Golan.
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