Captain (res.) Yonatan Ben Hemo, a combat engineering deputy company commander seriously wounded early in the Gaza ground operation, is exploring the possibility of forming a new political party, according to Dafna Liel (N12). Advanced contacts have been held in recent weeks between Ben Hemo and MK Yaron Levy, who recently left Yesh Atid.
Captain (res.) Yonatan Ben Hemo, a combat engineering deputy company commander who was seriously wounded early in the Gaza ground operation, is reportedly exploring the possibility of leading a new political party, according to Dafna Liel (N12). The report indicates that advanced contacts have been held in recent weeks between Ben Hemo and MK Yaron Levy, who recently announced his departure from the Yesh Atid party. Ben Hemo, a reserve officer with a severe injury from the ongoing war, would represent a security-oriented voice in Israeli politics. The contacts with Levy, a former Yesh Atid member, suggest an effort to build a centrist or right-leaning list. The Zioneer has previously reported on wounded IDF veterans entering politics, such as Reserve Major Shahar Varon joining Naftali Bennett's Together party. However, this report is based on a single source and remains unconfirmed by the parties involved. The development is still early-stage.
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