Bennett adds longtime adviser, IDF reservist Jeremy Saltan to B’Yachad Knesset slate
Saltan is also the third immigrant from the United States on the slate, alongside MK Michal Slawny Cababia and Mati Gill.
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett introduced Jeremy Saltan, a longtime political adviser and IDF reservist, to the B'Yachad Knesset candidate list for the 26th Knesset election on Thursday. This marked Saltan's addition as the tenth reservist to join the party's slate.
Saltan, born in the United States to immigrant parents, has been a resident of Israel for 31 years. He has been involved in Bennett's political sphere for nearly 15 years, holding various crucial roles including faction secretary for Bennett's party during his time as prime minister. Saltan has also been a board member at the World Jewish Congress from 2021 to 2023 and coordinated media, diplomatic, and field operations for Bennett and his political parties.
Currently serving in the IDF reserves, Saltan has devoted 636 days to reserve duty since October 7, 2023. In a statement, Saltan expressed his lifelong dedication to serving Israel, stating, "My life's mission has been service to the State of Israel. In the army, at the Knesset, and beyond." He lauded Bennett's leadership, calling on the religious Zionist public to support him as the right candidate at the right time, equipped with the necessary plans to expand the circle of serving individuals and alleviate the burden on reservist families.
Among the key issues Saltan intends to advocate for in the Knesset are equal military enlistment, enhanced support for reservists and their families, increased aliyah and better absorption of new immigrants, and stronger public diplomacy efforts for Israel.
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