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Israel First: Sharren Haskel on Launching Her New Party; Thu. August 20, 2026
In this episode: • Sharen Haskel explains why she left the government • The controversy surrounding military draft exemptions • Why she says Israel’s security was being compromised • The launch of the new Israel First political party • Haskel on being the only woman currently leading a party • Why she says Israeli politics needs a “mother” • Her vision for right-wing unity • Moving beyond the “pro-Bibi vs. anti-Bibi” political divide • Israel First’s five pillars: security, free markets, education, civil liberties and Zionist unity • Plans to reduce taxes and bureaucracy • Reforming Israel’s education system • School choice and education vouchers • The role of arts and culture in Israeli society • Restricting the power of labor unions • PTSD among Israeli soldiers and veterans • Haskel’s proposed PTSD authority • Medicinal cannabis and psychedelic treatments for PTSD • Why she believes cannabis reform could become a major Israeli industry • What happens if Israel First fails to cross the electoral threshold • Haskel’s message to Israeli voters ahead of the October election The episode also includes an update from Israel Daily News about the outlet's growing monetization efforts and a Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on facing adversity, finding strength through difficult times, and the promise of future peace and redemption. Subscribe to Israel Daily News for independent coverage of Israel, Israeli politics, security, diplomacy and the Middle East. 📩 Sign up for the Israel Weekly News: israeldailynews.org Support independent journalism through the Israel Daily News donation platform. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@IsraelDailyNews Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-war Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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