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Aliza Bloch steps down from YASA presidency amid reported political comeback plans
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First reported by Mako · Jun 27, 2026
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Dr. Aliza Bloch has resigned as president of YASA and is preparing a possible return to national politics. The former Beit Shemesh mayor is reportedly considering an independent run, after a career that included a historic 2018 election victory and a 2024 local election loss.
- 01Bloch resigned as president of YASA and is weighing a return to politics.
- 02She is in advanced talks with political groups and may run independently.
- 03In her farewell letter, she tied education to social cohesion and leadership.
- 04Bloch won Beit Shemesh’s mayoralty in 2018 with 50.6% of the vote.
- 05She lost the 2024 runoff to Shmuel Greenberg, 57.9% to 42.1%.
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