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New Knesset Members Include Figures Linked to October 7 and Political Battles
The new Israeli Knesset includes several prominent figures with ties to the October 7th attacks, the judicial overhaul, and opposition to the government. Notable newcomers include former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen, retired Major General Noam Tibon, and political commentator Yaakov Bardugo.
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What happened
- 01New Knesset members include figures linked to October 7th, judicial reform, and government opposition.
- 02Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and retired Major General Noam Tibon are among the new MKs.
- 03Yaakov Bardugo, a Netanyahu supporter, and lawyer David Peter join the Likud party.
- 04Former senior civil servants Shaul Meridor and Keren Turner will serve in the Knesset for different parties.
- 05Moshe Feiglin and Rafi Ben Shitrit, whose son died on Oct 7, also secured seats.
- 06Yair Fink and Omri Ronen, activists from the "Democrats" party, are new Knesset members.
Lawyers David Peter and Omri Ronen, along with former senior civil servants Shaul Meridor and Keren Turner, also secured seats. The composition reflects a growing trend of public figures and former officials entering parliamentary politics, with some having direct personal connections to the events of October 7th.
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