{
  "id": 16611743,
  "title": "From reserve duty to Knesset candidate: Meet B'Yachad's Amir Sturgo - interview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/from-reserve-duty-to-knesset-candidate-meet-byachads-amir-sturgo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:28:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912919"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amir Sturgo is a rising star in Israeli politics, running as a candidate for Naftali Bennett's B Yachad party. Before his political career, Sturgo was a veteran of the Second Lebanon War and spent over 450 days on reserve duty, including during the October 7 massacre. He is the CEO of Aharai, an organization dedicated to fostering leadership skills in Israeli youth. Sturgo's decision to enter politics stemmed from the loss of 66 Aharai alumni and his belief that he could continue his mission forged in the military, education, and civil society.\n\nBennett, according to Sturgo, possesses the experience and skills necessary to lead Israel at this critical time. He views B Yachad as the only party with detailed plans to tackle the issues facing the nation, such as conscription, education, crime, and governance. Sturgo believes that investing in Israel's social, security, and economic growth is crucial, and implementing policies like the \"Revolution for Those Who Serve\" would strengthen the nation. He emphasizes the importance of unity and a shared Israeli narrative, crediting Bennett's diverse experience in politics, business, and military command as a testament to his ability to unite the nation. Sturgo encourages anyone interested in politics to follow their heart and convictions, unencumbered by outside noise.",
  "summary": "Sturgo is the CEO of Aharai, an organization that promotes leadership skills in Israeli youth. A veteran of the Second Lebanon War, he saw combat during the October 7 massacre.",
  "key_points": [
    "Amir Sturgo is B Yachad party candidate, former Second Lebanon War veteran",
    "Sturgo CEO of Aharai, focuses on youth leadership development",
    "Bennett's B Yachad party offers plans for conscription, education, crime"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sturgo's transition from military service and youth leadership to the political arena signals a movement toward candidates who aim to translate direct combat experience into comprehensive national governance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}