Retired military colonel joins Israeli far-right party

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Roei Danino announced on Sunday that he is joining the Knesset (Israeli parliament) member Aran Haskel’s far-right political party, Israel Beiteinu (Israel First). Danino, who served as a senior military officer, will now align himself with the controversial political movement that has gained traction among right-wing voters in recent years. The defection represents another significant recruitment for Haskel’s party, which has been building its political infrastructure ahead of potential future elections. Danino’s move highlights the continuing trend of former military and security figures entering Israeli politics, often bringing their institutional experience to party platforms. His joining Israel Beiteinu signals the party’s efforts to expand its appeal beyond its traditional voter base by attracting prominent figures from Israel’s defence establishment.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.