Former Welfare Chief Inbar Yehezkeli Joins Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar Party to Lead National Trauma Recovery Platform

Former welfare chief Inbar Yehezkeli joins Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party to head a new national task force on post-war trauma and rehabilitation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 5:55 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Times of Israel

Veteran Social Policy Expert Aligns With Eisenkot’s Centrist Slate

The Yashar party, led by former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, announced on April 30, 2026, the strategic addition of Inbar Yehezkeli to its electoral list. Yehezkeli, 48, brings a career spanning over two decades in high level government and civil society positions, specifically within the realms of social welfare and legal advocacy. Her entry into the political arena under the Yashar banner marks a significant move for the nascent party as it seeks to position itself as a centrist alternative focused on civil stability and domestic repair in the lead up to the national vote.

A Specialized Mandate for National Post-Traumatic Recovery

Within the party framework, Yehezkeli has been appointed to lead the development of Yashar’s national recovery platform. This specific mandate is designed to address the profound and lingering effects of national and individual post trauma that have emerged during the prolonged state of war. By tasking a social policy specialist with this role, the party signals that it views psychological rehabilitation not merely as a health issue, but as a critical pillar of national security and societal resilience.

Decades of Experience in Civil Society and Government Advocacy

Yehezkeli’s professional background includes a tenure as chief of staff to three different welfare ministers, as well as serving as a senior social policy adviser to former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon. Her civil society credentials are equally extensive, having previously directed the Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center and the Democratic Institute. This combination of legislative experience and hands on social work is intended to provide the party with the expertise needed to navigate the complex bureaucracy of Israel’s welfare and mental health systems.