Activist Yosef Haddad Leaves Politics After Failed Knesset Run
Pro-Israel activist Yosef Haddad announced his exit from politics after his party, Amcha Yisrael, failed to cross the electoral threshold. Haddad will resume advocacy work.
Yosef Haddad, a well-known public figure, former Golani soldier, and prominent pro-Israel advocate, has officially announced his departure from politics following a resounding defeat in the recent Knesset elections. Haddad co-founded the right-wing party Amcha Yisrael alongside former military secretary Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter, aiming to translate his massive social media following into direct political influence.
However, the political reality proved harsh. From the moment he announced his candidacy, Haddad faced intense crossfire from across the political spectrum and media outlets. The campaign against him featured unearthed past videos, relentless polling data predicting the party would fall short of the electoral threshold, and aggressive billboard campaigns near the homes of party members. Legal troubles further compounded their struggles, culminating in the party's failure to secure enough votes to enter the Knesset.
Following the electoral disappointment, Haddad broke his silence with a personal social media post, confirming his exit from the party and the political arena. He stated that after catching up on sleep and spending time with his family, he is returning to his core advocacy work. Reflecting on his journey from being told as an Arab child in Israel that he had no future, to serving as an IDF combat commander, lighting a torch on Independence Day, and defending the country on global stages, Haddad expressed no regrets about trying to make a change from within.
Looking ahead, Haddad assured his supporters that he is not disappearing. He announced that he is resuming his activism with full force and will soon embark on a major advocacy tour in the USA, which he regards as one of the most critical and challenging arenas today. Concluding his statement, Haddad sent an inspiring message to children of all backgrounds in Israel—Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Druze—urging them never to let anyone dictate their limits.
