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Former Netanyahu Aides Turn to Politics with Bennett

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First reported by N12 · Jun 26, 2026

What happened

Former senior officials Liran Avishar Ben Hurin and Keren Terner have joined Naftali Bennett’s political list. They presented themselves at a Shoham rally as professional, pragmatic women who left lucrative private-sector jobs to push state reform. Their main focus is integrating the ultra-Orthodox into service, work and education.

  • 01Avishar Ben Hurin and Terner joined Naftali Bennett’s new political slate.
  • 02They debuted at a party activists’ event in Shoham.
  • 03Both left high-paying private-sector roles for politics.
  • 04They said Bennett needs experienced professionals and more women.
  • 05Their main agenda is ultra-Orthodox integration into service and education.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Former Netanyahu Aides Turn to Politics with Bennett
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Former Netanyahu aides join Bennett’s new political push

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