Poised to become Israel's youngest MK, Yonatan Shalev wants the October 7 generation to lead

Yonatan Shalev, 23, a Together party member and reservist, is set to become Israel's youngest MK. In an interview, he advocates for the younger generation, supports universal conscription, and endorses Naftali Bennett's leadership. He co-founded Shoulder to Shoulder and believes Bennett can bridge divides and fix Israel's issues.

Yonatan Shalev, a 23-year-old reservist and co-founder of Shoulder to Shoulder, is expected to become Israel's youngest-ever MK if placed high on Naftali Bennett's Together Party list. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Shalev says he aims to represent the younger generation, many of whom were affected by the October 7 massacre and the ensuing war. He advocates for universal conscription and criticizes legislation that he says encourages draft evasion. Shalev praises Bennett as the best leader to bridge divides and fix Israel's problems, citing his experience and plans. He also expresses confidence in the Bennett-Lapid alliance despite recent poll declines, noting that Yashar, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has overtaken them. Shalev believes young people can bring solutions and that Bennett is the right person to lead.