Meirav Ben-Ari
@Meravbenari · Israeli government & coalition
Knesset profile: Meirav Ben-Ari →
Meirav Ben-Ari is an Israeli politician.
From the moment Talik entered politics, she will face criticism. So, for a moment, set aside the fact that I cannot fathom how someone whose child was kidnapped and murdered on Bibi's watch — Bibi, who released Sinwar and financed Hamas for years — can support him at all, let alone run with him for the Knesset; honestly, it is unclear, but let's put that aside. What matters here is that the "other camp" stood with your family throughout, surrounded you with love, took to the streets, demonstrated for their release, and it was only thanks to this people that the hostages returned. If it had been up to the massacre government, they would have remained there for years, exactly like Goldin and Shaul, of blessed memory, but Trump saw and listened to Kushner and Witkoff, did not count Bibi ("the hostages are suffering but not dying"), and made the deal. In addition, the other camp came to you by the thousands during shiva (full disclosure — I did too), hugged you and loved you unconditionally, genuinely, from the heart. So no, you do not need to thank us, you simply need not incite against your own people. Now I understand why Bibi insisted on reserving her slot, it makes sense.
Translated from HebrewYesterday's closing of the lists told the whole story about Netanyahu and the 2026 Likud. They postpone everything until the last moment; procrastination is his art. No ceremony, no festive evening, no presentation of the slate, they do not even bother to invite reporters (but then complain that there is no coverage). Why invest? As far as they are concerned, you will vote מחל anyway, so what difference does it make who gets a reserved slot? Over the past month, Netanyahu approached more and more worthy people and tried to recruit them, but no one is rushing to buy the merchandise, probably because they already know that nothing good grows in Bibi's garden. And what is left for him? The same bunch, the same sycophants, the same mouthpieces, the same regime channel. A male-dominated slate with almost no women, no representation of Israeli society, and above all no real promise. Nothing. This is what a party led by the same person for 30 years looks like: tired, old, boring, and without a future. The image is to illustrate the new candidates with reserved slots.
Translated from HebrewWith great excitement, this evening I received the Quality of Government Knight award in the legislative branch category. I wholeheartedly thank you for choosing me and for recognizing my work. This award strengthens me to continue on my path, with determination and a great deal of love for the country, until we replace the government and bring back hope. Thank you very much to @MovGov
Translated from Hebrew3 women in the top 20 spots on the Likud party list. Three. Not that this party has ever done anything to advance women; on the contrary, it has done everything against them, but at least adequate representation on the list in 2026 would have shown goodwill. Women today are pilots, commanders, combat soldiers, engineers, managers, what aren't they? But in the ruling party, pffft, you've got to be kidding.
Translated from HebrewSo it turns out they woke him up, he knew and continued with his policy of containment; it turns out he received a precise warning and did not update the heads of the security establishment, out of fear that, God forbid, he would have to initiate an attack rather than merely respond as he is accustomed to. It is no wonder he opposes a commission of inquiry; he also torpedoed his own disgraceful political commission of inquiry because he is the main person under investigation. This man, through his weakness and indifference, put on rose-colored glasses and spat in all our faces. For years he has been funding Hamas, for years he has been receiving warnings and ignoring them, and we have all paid the price. What a terrible man; he simply has to get out of our lives and be held accountable for thousands murdered and killed, wounded in body and soul. So many people have paid and continue to pay to this day for the price of this colossal failure called Netanyahu.
Translated from HebrewNon-formal education is always a home for me. Today I visited two such settings and attended a special conference of the teams of the Ziv Neurim association, who do sacred work with teenage boys and girls through the sea, maritime activities, personal guidance, and above all, a great deal of faith in every boy and girl. From there I continued to Reut Youth Community in the Megiddo Regional Council, which is much more than an educational setting; it is a home. A place where young people grow together on the values of friendship, responsibility, democracy, Zionism, and more. It is moving to meet so many values-driven, active young people, and amazing teams who dedicate their lives to youth with the clear goal of making Israeli society better.
Translated from HebrewThere has never been such a racist government, in which a messianic and extremist group held Bibi in a vulnerable position and caused enormous harm to the state; there has never been a Knesset as racist as this Knesset. All it takes is for an MK to speak Arabic, and every bit of disgust there is gets unleashed against him. To hear an Arab citizen speak about Bibi this way is not merely a loss of direction; it is simply a process of deep rot.
Translated from HebrewIt was an exciting evening full of energy, an evening in which a professional, experienced team full of women was presented. A strong and effective group, one that will enter the offices and get to work. In the next government, we will repair the enormous damage left by the 7.10 government, establish a state commission of inquiry, limit a prime minister’s tenure to only two terms, pass a conscription law for everyone, and repair the enormous damage caused to the public sector. Only a team as experienced as ours will be able to do this, professionally and quickly, I have no doubt. Come and join our excellent team and let’s fix it, we deserve it. @Bennett2026_
Translated from HebrewA team of superheroes. Professionals, experienced, and most importantly, with so many amazing women. You’re invited to join us @Bennett2026_
Translated from HebrewFrom the moment the announcement came out about our new slate for the 26th Knesset, in which I am number 2 on the Yesh Atid list and number 4 on the B’yachad list, my phone has been overflowing with moving, supportive, loving messages. I will read them all, but for now I am pausing to say a huge thank-you to everyone for the tremendous support I am receiving. Above all. A huge thank-you to @yairlapid for the trust and for simply being a true friend and a leader. I still have much more to say and many more people I must thank. That’s it for now. To be continued. Thank you very much
Translated from HebrewThis week I attended four living-room meetings—in Jerusalem, Modi'in, Binyamina, and Beersheba. At each living-room meeting I spent at least two hours, answered dozens of questions, and also dealt with criticism. Like me, there are dozens of MKs and candidates, from my party and from the entire opposition, who hold living-room meetings and gatherings with the public every day. Bennett at street parliaments, Lapid at conferences, Eisenkot, Golan, and Lieberman—from party leaders to the very last candidate—all refuse to give up, go to the public, hold living-room meetings and conferences, and explain why they, specifically, should be chosen. All of us, by the way, take a beating—from our disappointed supporters to supporters of this government who scream at us in the middle of the street. But we are there, all across the country, because that is the essence of a campaign: asking the public to reelect us, offering programs, and giving citizens hope. In the coalition, by contrast, there are no living-room meetings or gatherings. Among the ultra-Orthodox, certainly not; Ben Gvir is mainly about patrols with police and bodyguards, racism, and TikTok. Religious Zionism is the only one that occasionally shows up, and of course, above them all is the Likud party, which does not bother at all, because as a senior Likud member told me: they will vote Likud anyway. Yes, that is how they treat their voters across the country. There is no point sending MKs or ministers; the primaries are over, and anyway, what do they have to offer? Programs? A future? Hope? Bibi is the only one who goes around, but only among the base, where he rubs shoulders with his subjects, who sing his praises and flatter him. Answer difficult questions? Hahaha, you made him laugh. Last week I was on a podcast with Miki Zohar. The amount of lies I had to deal with was insane, but I am used to it. What did happen was that @NadavPerry asked him what your plans for the country are in terms of foreign and security policy. Miki answered exactly like that, the same thing. This is what Likud has to sell Israelis today: a country without a future, without hope, without a dream. Honestly, when I left there I said to myself: maybe it really is better if they stay home.
Translated from HebrewMy sister @KElharrar, I wrote the full post on Facebook/Instagram, so I’ll keep it short here. You are an inspiration to me, a true glass-ceiling breaker; you were a voice for so many people and women whom no one saw—homeless young people, foster families, at-risk youth, women affected by violence, and so many others. You fiercely defended democracy on the Constitution Committee, you defended the judicial system with all your heart on the Judicial Selection Committee; you are a true fighter for justice, a Knight of Quality Government. So many people are going to benefit from having you now, and it’s clear to me that the competition among them will be fierce. We’re not parting, love you always
Translated from HebrewThe founding generation of @YeshAtidParty made a courageous decision: Meir, Miki, and Karin, outstanding MKs who held many positions in the Knesset, decided that it was time to refresh the ranks. They did so with heavy but clear hearts; they did it for us because they understood the gravity of the moment. There are MKs in this Knesset who have been sitting there for years; they do not think of leaving at all. They make deals and enslave themselves to a leader, anything but leave the Knesset for real life. Power has turned them into nonentities. Where are they, and where are our MKs? And despite this, the media talks about abandonment, departure, a real tragedy, probably to belittle Lapid and Yesh Atid; they have been doing this for years. Everyone from among our MKs who issued a statement wrote beautifully, saying that they are not leaving Yesh Atid, but only making room for others and continuing to fight against the massacre coalition and for replacing the government. Where is there a party like this, where for years, at every faction meeting, everything said stays in the room? Where is there a party where no MK briefs against another MK? Where is there a party like this that, at the end of every session, holds a gathering with food, a good conversation, and even a team-building activity? Where are there people like this who leave the Knesset and stay to fight for other MKs? Where is there a leader who looks his MKs straight in the eye and sheds a tear when they leave? I’ll save you the trouble: there isn’t one. And how do I know? Because unlike them, I was in another party. They are always laughing at me when I tell them I can compare because I was in Kulanu, but here I am telling you: there are no people like this and there is no leader like @yairlapid, whose little toe has more courage and leadership than every pathetic minister in the massacre government. Thank you to my friends who were my partners for years; thank you for your leadership and for everything you did for this country. It is clear to me that we are not parting because we are together. Always
Translated from HebrewTogether we return to the Declaration of Independence. Before 7.10 we reached the brink of civil war. We need to return to the broadest Israeli consensus — the Declaration of Independence. In the next government, we will legislate the Declaration of Independence as the preamble to the country's constitution. Together we will fix it.
Translated from HebrewThe Democrats and certainly @YairGolan1 must sue Sara Netanyahu. She may think she is the first lady (she isn't), but she has no immunity whatsoever. She must pay for her pathetic statements, for spreading conspiracy theories, and for that disgusting filth that came out of her on air. And on a personal level, thank you, Yair, for going out on 7.10, you and hundreds of other Israeli heroes, to defend us from the Holocaust that befell us on the watch of a rotten man who to this day has not established a commission of inquiry, taken responsibility, or apologized to his own people. And one last word: it's good that Sara gave an interview like that; many Israelis will understand what is in the prime minister's office, what influences his decision-making, and what a moral abyss and utter decay there is among these people who think that without them there is no state.
Translated from HebrewTwo very good friends of mine on my journey and in life are ending their political careers today. I love them both; I learned so much from them about integrity, statesmanship, and parliamentary work. Thank you @MKmeircohen and thank you @MKMickeyLevy. You are amazing, champions, and true friends; thank you for your enormous contribution to the State of Israel. There are no people like you, simply none. Love you
Translated from HebrewI’m looking at this video and I can’t believe it: they get into pickup trucks on Shabbat like terrorists and go in to carry out a pogrom, because after all it is well known that a pogrom overrides Shabbat. And where are the Shin Bet and the police? Why is the IDF left alone facing this madness? In this government sit agents of chaos who will not calm down until this entire area explodes and soldiers and civilians pay with their lives, a loss of direction.
Translated from HebrewThe amazing Rebecca, who has entered all our hearts, and Elkana Bohbot, a survivor of captivity, have welcomed a daughter into the world, and it’s simply wonderful how love always wins. Congratulations, may you raise her in peace
Translated from HebrewThere is a lot to say about this investigation, I’ll summarize: 1. Channel 14 is clearly a propaganda channel, I’ve been saying for years that they are North Korea, and here it is really clear, Bibi’s control over Bardugo and Moti Castel is insane, they are simply a conduit for transmitting messages, pathetic servants. 2. Terrible people sit in Bibi’s office, hard-hearted, evil, I have no other word. They are still there, continuing with the evil and disgust, they must be thrown out. This also says a lot about their employer, because only a callous and terrible person employs people like that. 3. Every reporter who receives briefings from the Prime Minister’s Office must check every word they say, they are a bunch of liars and “spinners,” nothing they say should be believed.
Translated from HebrewSince 7.10, about 2,000 soldiers have been killed, about 1,000 civilians have been murdered, and we have about 35,000 people with psychological injuries and over 6,000 with physical injuries. We cannot bring them back. You, just go.
Translated from HebrewA visit to Isfiya with my good friend Munib Saba, the amazing head of the council who works tirelessly for his residents, from there to stay overnight at the reef restaurant, amazing home-cooked food, Lina and Ama run the restaurant with a firm hand and a huge heart. In Isfiya I met wonderful people who love this country and also understand that the time for change has come @ElhegaShoko
Translated from HebrewYesterday I had a rare experience on television. I was interviewed on @mayarachlin's program, and she didn't ask me about Mansour or Sgalobitch. She didn't even ask me, “How will you form a government?” or “Why don't you say that Gadi is the leading candidate for prime minister?” She simply interviewed me and asked me about our plans to fight crime. Professional questions that addressed the plan Bennett presented a few days ago: How can we really fight crime through the plan? Is it feasible? Why haven't we done this before? In short, for the first time in a long time, I was asked professional questions, and they really wanted to hear what plans we have and how we intend to help the public. Rare. It is time for every candidate (with mandates) to answer what the plans and solutions are, rather than only facing the superficial political questions that keep repeating themselves over and over. We can and should have a deep, professional, and genuine discussion about the things that truly affect the lives of Israel's citizens.
Translated from HebrewWhat a disgrace, what a shame, how did this crazy man become a member of the Knesset?? How?? We simply must send this party home, we absolutely must.
Translated from HebrewJudge Sohlberg is a good man; he just doesn't understand whom he is dealing with. This is a manipulative, exploitative person who will not hesitate to use every resource of the police and the Israel Prison Service to advance himself personally. It's a shame. I wrote to Sohlberg; he rejected my request, as did the petition that was filed, and gave this racist man another platform for political propaganda.
Translated from HebrewWalking around Nahariya, hugging people, sitting in parliament, dealing with the shouting of Bibi supporters too, not blinking, listening, persuading, in a T-shirt and sneakers and with lots of love for the people. What a great @naftalibennett Bennett. This is what a prime minister looks like, not a king who talks to his subjects with black bracelets, just Bennett, available and approachable. Where is he and where is Bibi.
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