Lily Ben Ami Joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu Ahead of 2026 Elections
Lily Ben Ami, founder of the Michal Sela Forum, announced her joining of Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party on Wednesday morning. Ben Ami highlighted her extensive experience in leading teams of global experts to solve seemingly impossible challenges, emphasizing Israel's potential to lead in security and technology. She praised Lieberman as a strong leader with proven execution skills and innovative thinking, expressing confidence that together they will strengthen Israel in security, innovation, education, and social solidarity.
Ben Ami brings over two decades of experience in personal security, innovation, and education. In 2019, she established the Michal Sela Forum, named after her sister who was murdered, dedicating her efforts to saving lives and developing smart solutions to prevent violence against women and enhance home security. Her move to Yisrael Beiteinu signals a strategic alliance ahead of the 2026 elections, aiming to bolster the party's profile in key national issues.
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