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Reservists Party Elects Bereaved Leaders to Address National Needs

2/11/2026

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Yoaz Hendel leads The Reservists Party, which elected bereaved family members to leadership, including Sandra Alon, mother of Sgt. Tomer Keren, killed in the Israel-Hamas War.
Alon aims to support bereaved families.
The party formed after leadership vacuum following October 7 attacks and backs universal conscription.
Shlomi Damari, elected bereaved member, stressed their role in addressing national needs.
The election recorded 76% participation among eligible members.

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Yoaz Hendel leads The Reservists Party, which elected bereaved family members to leadership, including Sandra Alon, mother of Sgt. Tomer Keren, killed in the Israel-Hamas War.
Alon aims to support bereaved families.
The party formed after leadership vacuum following October 7 attacks and backs universal conscription.
Shlomi Damari, elected bereaved member, stressed their role in addressing national needs.
The election recorded 76% participation among eligible members.