Naftali Bennett's 'Together' Party Welcomes Four New Women Members to Strengthen Ranks

Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Israeli political party 'Together,' announced on Tuesday the addition of four women to the party's roster, increasing its female membership to 17. The new members include Bruria Naim, the party's CEO since its inception; Esti Kovo, former head of Israel's economic delegation to China; Orly Harel, an entrepreneur and head of the party's women's division; and Olesya Kantor, a philanthropist and head of the party's Russian-speaking division.

Bennett emphasized that the inclusion of these women represents a significant boost to the party, stating that 'Together' has a female majority not due to gender quotas but because of a deliberate decision to recruit the best candidates. Each of the new members brings notable experience: Harel is a lawyer and entrepreneur in generative AI and medicine, a former Likud activist, and recognized among the 100 most influential Jewish women globally. Naim has extensive experience in community relations and party organization nationwide. Kovo has a background in economic diplomacy and legal studies, with a personal history of immigrating from Ethiopia. Kantor is a social entrepreneur who founded initiatives supporting survivors of trauma and victims of violence, recognized as one of the 50 most influential Jews worldwide.

This expansion reflects the party's commitment to diverse leadership and strengthening its organizational and social outreach ahead of future political challenges.