Shulamit Aloni

Shulamit Aloni was a prominent Israeli politician, feminist, and human rights advocate known for her staunch criticism of religious coercion and her activism for a just peace with the Palestinians. She founded the Ratz party and later led Meretz, a left Zionist movement, while campaigning for civil rights and equality. Aloni was outspoken against the Orthodox rabbinate's monopoly on family law, worked to combat domestic violence, and fought for women's and LGBTQ+ rights. Her career spanned decades in the Israeli government, where she served as a minister and consistently advocated for progressive reforms.