From the Kidnappers' Struggle to Politics: Sharon Sharabi Joins Avigdor Lieberman's Party

Aryeh Rivkind
May 4, 2026   
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Sharon Sharabi, one of the leaders of the struggle to return the kidnapped, announced today (Monday) his joining the Yisrael Beiteinu party.

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Sharon is the brother of Yossi Sharabi, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, and the brother of captivity survivor Eli Sharabi, whose wife Liane and his two daughters, Noya and Yahel, were murdered in the October 7 massacre.

Since October 7, Sharabi has become one of the most prominent and unifying voices in Israeli society. From a painful personal and family story, he worked for the return of the kidnapped with sensitivity and determination, and touched the hearts of many Israelis from all corners of society.

According to the party's announcement, as a resident of Alfei Menashe, Sharabi also brings with him a deep commitment to strengthening the settlement and the security of Israeli citizens.

Sharon Sharabi: "I am joining the Yisrael Beiteinu party out of a deep sense of mission and responsibility towards Israeli society as a whole. I grew up on the values ​​of the Likud - the Likud of old: national, state and security. Today, the 'Likud of old' is Yisrael Beiteinu. Avigdor Lieberman is a true right-wing leader, and the only one in the political system who was not part of the concept, warned against the massacre and consistently called for the elimination of Hamas.

""As a religious Zionist and a resident of Alfei Menashe, I will work to strengthen Jewish settlement, security, and mutual guarantee in Israeli society. I believe in Lieberman's path and in our ability to act responsibly in the face of the challenges facing the State of Israel and to lead it, together with the citizens of the state, to prosperity and success."

Avigdor Lieberman: "I am pleased to announce that Sharon Sharabi has joined the Yisrael Beiteinu party. Sharon brings with him civic leadership with his unifying approach, and he represents values ​​of responsibility, mutual guarantee, and strengthening the resilience of Israeli society. Together we will restore public trust in the leadership and restore security to the citizens of Israel."

Sharon spoke out in the media at the time against the "connection" of Kaplan's protest to the families of the kidnapped.

Yair Lapid was quick to congratulate: "Congratulations to Sharon Sharabi on entering politics and joining Yisrael Beiteinu. The last time we hugged was in Hatufim Square. Today I hug him again and say, 'Welcome!'"'


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