Former Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel Reveals Pressure to Betray Her Principles Amid Resignation

Following her resignation and a critical letter to Gideon Sa'ar, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Knesset member Sharren Haskel addressed tough questions in a WhatsApp conversation with journalist Moshe Nosbaum. She explained how she was surprised by the new conscription law despite her faction's consistent support for Netanyahu. Haskel clarified why she portrayed her resignation as spontaneous, noting that she had already begun shaping the "Israel First" political profile in May.

She also shared her views on Minister Yariv Levin and disclosed that she received offers to betray her principles, which she rejected. Additionally, Haskel accused members of the New Hope party of being required to photograph their votes for the State Comptroller and present them to the Prime Minister, highlighting internal party pressures. The interview was published by N12 Magazine on July 23, 2026.