Lili Ben Ami

Lili Ben Ami rose to national prominence as a tireless advocate for victims of domestic violence following the tragic murder of her sister, Michal Sela, in 2019. She founded the Michal Sela Forum, an organization dedicated to using innovation and technology to prevent domestic femicide. Her work has been instrumental in shifting the public discourse on domestic safety and security within the home, treating it as a matter of national resilience.

Ben Ami's transition from social activism to formal politics was marked by her decision to join Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party. She has cited her success in passing the 'Guardianship Law' amendment—which strips guardianship rights from parents who murder or attempt to murder the other parent—as a primary motivator for entering the Knesset. This legislative victory demonstrated her ability to navigate the political system to achieve concrete security outcomes for vulnerable families.

Recently, Ben Ami has made headlines for her independent stance within the party. In interviews with Channel 7 and N12, she asserted that the party receiving the most mandates within the right-wing bloc should lead and provide the Prime Minister, a position that reportedly led to friction with party leadership. Despite these early political challenges, she remains a significant voice representing the intersection of social welfare and national security-first policy, emphasizing that personal safety is the bedrock of a strong Israeli society.