Naftali Bennett adds four female candidates to B’Yachad slate, bringing total women on list to 17

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced Tuesday the addition of four women to the B'Yachad Party's Knesset slate, boosting the total number of female candidates to 17 for the upcoming elections. B'Yachad is a key opposition party aiming to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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for repairing Israel received significant reinforcements.

The newly added candidates bring diverse expertise to the list. Esti Ayalon Kubo, formerly head of Israel's economic delegation to China, brings extensive experience in economic diplomacy. Olessia Kantor, a social entrepreneur, founded the Lev Esh initiative to provide therapy for trauma survivors and also assists victims of domestic violence. Bruria Naim Erma serves as the director-general of the B'Yachad Party and has held a senior role in the Transportation Ministry. Orly Harel, head of B'Yachad's Women's Branch, is an artificial intelligence expert and social activist.

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each candidate reflected a “true Israeli mosaic of top-notch women of action, each in her own field.”

Bennett described the new additions as significant reinforcements, representing a "true Israeli mosaic of top-notch women of action." He emphasized that while women constitute a majority of B'Yachad's candidates, their selection was based on qualifications and capabilities, not gender. "Together, we will fix what’s broken," Bennett stated, highlighting the party's commitment to bringing in the best individuals to serve the country.

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Together, we will fix what’s broken.