Yosef Hadad Considers Likud List Slot Amid Political Entry Speculation

Yosef Hadad, a prominent Israeli public diplomacy activist and former Golani Brigade soldier wounded in the Second Lebanon War, is reportedly a leading candidate for a reserved slot on the Likud party list ahead of upcoming elections. This development was reported by Channel 14's Knesset correspondent Abraham Hasson, who noted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to approve reserved spots on the list, with Hadad emerging as a near-certain choice.

Hadad responded to the rumors without outright denial or confirmation, stating that any decision regarding his political future will be announced directly by him. His spokesperson emphasized that Hadad is seriously considering entering politics and that once he decides, the public will be informed through official channels. Hadad has expressed in previous interviews that he is weighing the move if conditions allow him to continue his public service work.

Hadad has gained recognition as a key figure in Israel's national camp and was recently publicly praised by Netanyahu, who called him "a hero of Israel." The political discourse around Hadad's potential candidacy also includes controversial comparisons made by former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. The speculation about Hadad's political future has been ongoing for months, with increasing political expectations about his possible reserved slot on the Likud list.