Campaign

Ramat Gan Deputy Mayor Israel Zari Joins Eisenkot's Yashar Party

Published

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Israel Zari and Gadi Eisenkot in dark suits, facing the camera and shaking hands against a blue background.

Ramat Gan Deputy Mayor Israel Zari has joined Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, the party announced Tuesday. Eisenkot cited Zari’s municipal experience, his work to strengthen local government and expand opportunities for young Israelis, and his advocacy for equal rights for the LGBTQ community. Zari, 36, was elected to the Ramat Gan City Council in 2018 after founding an independent youth list and later became the city’s first openly LGBTQ elected official. He currently leads the Diamond Exchange District Administration and said he was entering national politics to promote responsible, unifying leadership.

Sources

Primary sources:1

Related stories

  1. Likud and Yashar Tie at 23 as Zionist Opposition Reaches 60 Seats
  2. Likud Tribunal Bars Sitting Lawmakers From District Primary Slots
  3. Eisenkot Campaign Billboard in Cyprus Defaced With Palestinian Colors
  4. Yashar Adds Social Entrepreneur Yaffa Tebeje Ahead of Election
  5. New Poll Puts Likud and Yashar Level at 23 Seats

Something went wrong

We couldn't complete that action. Check your connection and try again.