Ronen Tzur’s return to politics sparks backlash online

Communications figure Ronen Tzur, who previously headed the Families of the Hostages headquarters, announced on Sunday evening that he is returning to politics and joining the Democrats party. The move immediately drew criticism on social media, where many argued that he was unfit for the role and urged party chairman Yair Golan to distance himself from him.

Among the harshest responses was a post by journalist Avishai Grinzig, who called Tzur a "publicist for deviants, swindlers and criminals." Political adviser Dvir Luzon also attacked Tzur, writing that he is "the most divisive person in the country" and accusing him of pushing, since the start of the war, for total surrender and of inventing the slogan "everyone for everyone."

Luzon said Tzur had finally found his natural place in the Democrats, placing him at "No. 5,000" on the party’s list, "in the best case." He added that Tzur’s presence reflects what he described as the party’s image, saying it seeks to tear the people apart and weaken the country from within.