Lieutenant Colonel Nir Chajbi, father of five and member of Knesset Chajbim bereavement group, whose son Jonathan was killed in Bikini on October 7, has joined Defence Minister Boaz Eisenkot’s political party. Chajbi, who returned to command his troops the day after his son’s death, brings with him advocacy for military reserve service reforms and reconstruction of the western Negev. Multiple sources report on his political move and continued activism on these issues.

Sources: Israel Hayom