Shlomo Scharf

Former football coach Shlomo Scharf has joined Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's BeYachad election campaign, adding high-profile sports visibility to the upcoming Knesset race.

The Israel Football Association launched a 1995-inspired retro jersey featuring legends like Eyal Berkovic and Shlomo Scharf. The kit will be sold to fans as the national team prepares for upcoming Nations League matches.

The 2026 "Pioneers' Badge" award has been presented to individuals who have left a lasting mark on the Zionist enterprise. The list includes Knesset members, public figures, cultural icons, and social activists who have helped shape Israel.