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Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and ex-official Inbar Yehezkeli join Yashar! party list

Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot announced the addition of former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and former Welfare Ministry official Inbar Yehezkeli to the party's list ahead of the upcoming elections. Cohen brings extensive security experience and has been a sharp critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Yehezkeli will lead the party's national rehabilitation plan.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 30 – May 5, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot has announced the addition of two prominent figures to the party's list ahead of the upcoming elections: former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Yoram Cohen and former Welfare and Social Affairs Ministry official Inbar Yehezkeli. The announcements were made separately, with Cohen joining on Tuesday and Yehezkeli on Thursday, according to reports from the Jerusalem Post.

Coverage Comparison

The Jerusalem Post reported both additions, highlighting Cohen's extensive security background and Yehezkeli's expertise in social issues. The coverage of Cohen's joining emphasized his 35 years of security experience and his role as a sharp critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The report on Yehezkeli focused on her long career in government ministries and social organizations, as well as her new role leading the party's national rehabilitation plan.

Key Claims

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen joined the Yashar! party list ahead of the upcoming elections, as announced by party leader Gadi Eisenkot.
Cohen served as head of the Shin Bet from 2011 to 2016, having previously served as deputy head of the agency.
Cohen has been a sharp critic of Netanyahu, alleging that the prime minister attempted to exploit the agency's powers for political and personal purposes.
In April 2025, Cohen claimed that Netanyahu asked him to impose on the Shin Bet the responsibility for using intelligence tools to monitor all those with classified information regarding a sensitive operation in an enemy country.
In a 2014 incident, Cohen said Netanyahu asked him to work to revoke the security clearance of then-cabinet minister Naftali Bennett.
Upon joining Yashar!, Cohen stated that "Israel is facing major security and social challenges, and misguided leadership in handling them, as we see today, could bring us to a dangerous brink at a critical moment."
Inbar Yehezkeli, a former Welfare and Social Affairs Ministry official, joined the Yashar! party list and will lead its national rehabilitation plan, which addresses the issues of post-trauma victims.
Yehezkeli, 48, is a Jerusalem resident and mother of two who has held various government roles for over a decade, including chief of staff to the Welfare and Social Affairs Ministry and senior advisor to former finance minister Moshe Kahlon.
The Yashar! party stated that the October 7 massacre and the ongoing war have created an "unprecedented crisis" in post-trauma and mental health, requiring an improved and rapid response.
Eisenkot lost his youngest son in combat in Gaza, and launched Yashar! ahead of the elections.

Perspectives

Gadi Eisenkot and Yashar! party

Eisenkot has positioned Yashar! as a leading party in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The party's additions of Cohen and Yehezkeli reflect its focus on security and social rehabilitation, with Eisenkot welcoming Cohen's addition and announcing Yehezkeli's role in leading the national rehabilitation plan.

Yoram Cohen

Cohen, a former Shin Bet chief, has been a vocal critic of Netanyahu, alleging that the prime minister attempted to exploit the agency's powers for political and personal purposes. He has expressed concern about "misguided leadership" and stated his decision to join Yashar! as a response to a call-up order, hoping to contribute to healing and recovery.

Inbar Yehezkeli

Yehezkeli, a former government official with extensive experience in social issues, will lead the party's national rehabilitation plan. Her work has focused on reducing gaps among people with disabilities, the elderly, new immigrants, and Arab society, as well as combating domestic and sexual violence.

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Jerusalem Post as of May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Framing: Our reading Cohen joins Yashar! party list — critical

Facts Included:

Yoram Cohen joined the Yashar! party list
Cohen was former Shin Bet chief
Cohen criticized Netanyahu for exploiting the agency's powers
Eisenkot welcomed Cohen's addition to the party
Cohen has 35 years of security experience

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Jerusalem Post as of Apr 30, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

Framing: Our reading Yehezkeli joins Yashar! party list — empathetic

Facts Included:

Inbar Yehezkeli joined the Yashar! party list
Yehezkeli will lead the party's national rehabilitation plan
Eisenkot lost his youngest son in combat in Gaza
Eisenkot launched Yashar! ahead of the elections

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimInbar Yehezkeli joined the Yashar! party list ahead of the upcoming elections.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Apr 30, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
ClaimCohen was the former Shin Bet chief.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimCohen criticized Netanyahu for exploiting the agency's powers for political and personal purposes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimEisenkot welcomed Cohen's addition to the party.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimCohen has 35 years of security experience.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimYehezkeli will lead the party's national rehabilitation plan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Apr 30, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
ClaimEisenkot lost his youngest son in combat in Gaza.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Apr 30, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
ClaimEisenkot launched Yashar! ahead of the elections.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Apr 30, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Jerusalem Post 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15