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Naftali Bennett Adds Northern Israel Representative Nissan Zaabi to Party List
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First reported by Srugim · 27 minutes ago
What happened
Naftali Bennett's Yachdav party has added Nissan Zaabi, a northern Israel resident and security advocate, to its Knesset list. Zaabi, who served over 400 days in reserve duty near Lebanon, founded movements to restore security and development in the Galilee. He joins to represent northern interests and strengthen Bennett's experienced team ahead of the elections.
- 01Naftali Bennett adds Nissan Zaabi from northern Israel to Yachdav's Knesset list.
- 02Zaabi served over 400 days in reserve duty near Lebanon during recent conflicts.
- 03He founded 'Habaita - Returning to the Galilee' and 'Lobby 1701' to advocate for northern residents.
- 04Zaabi cites government detachment from the north as motivation to enter politics.
- 05Bennett praised Zaabi as a fighter and entrepreneur with plans to restore northern security.
- 06Recent additions to Bennett's list include former minister Eitan Ginzburg and tech CEO Mati Gil.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 minutes ago
Naftali Bennett Adds Northern Israel Representative Nissan Zaabi to Party List
YnetCenter · Hebrew19 minutes ago
Nissan Zehavi Joins Naftali Bennett's Yachd Party to Lead Northern Security Efforts
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