Shira Shapira Joins New Zionist Political Movement Led by Hili Trooper and Yoaz Hendel

Shira Shapira, mother of Israeli hero Enar Shapira who was killed in action, is joining a new Zionist political initiative led by Hili Trooper and Yoaz Hendel. Shira Shapira is an architect and urban planner with over 20 years of senior management experience in the public sector. She has led large-scale national programs in collaboration with government ministries, local authorities, and cultural and heritage organizations in Israel and abroad. Most recently, she served as Deputy CEO of the Resilience Authority at the Ministry of Culture, where since October 7 she has led a government program for documentation, heritage, and commemoration in the Resilience region. Concurrently, she works to preserve her son's legacy, who died heroically in combat after saving many lives by blocking grenades thrown by terrorists. She also established a foundation in his memory to promote creativity and music as tools for social responsibility among youth.

In addition, Alisaf Peretz, an educator, reserve soldier, and social activist, announced his joining the party. Peretz, brother of Deputy Uriel Peretz and the late Captain Eliraz Peretz, has served for six years as director of the Society and Youth Department in the Jerusalem Municipality. The party highlighted his extensive experience in educational and public work, including founding a pre-military preparatory program and the "Our Brothers" association, which advocates for recognition of bereaved siblings in Israel and received the President's Award in 2025. Peretz has led numerous educational and social initiatives involving thousands of youth, soldiers, and educators nationwide, focusing on strengthening national resilience and social cohesion.

Earlier, Hili Trooper and the "Reservists" party led by Yoaz Hendel announced a joint run in the upcoming elections and the formation of a unified political force. Their joint statement said the goal is to establish a "broad Zionist government" and that this is the first step toward creating a significant new Zionist political power. This move follows the failure of Hendel's negotiations with Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz. In recent weeks, Hendel held talks simultaneously with Gantz, Dedi Simchi, and Trooper, which ultimately led to this alliance.