As a journalist , Yachimovich was credited in giving prominent stage on national radio for activists of Four Mothers advocacy group who campaigned for Israel 's withdrawal from Southern Lebanon . The group was established in February 1997 by four mothers who have lost their sons in the Israeli helicopter disaster . The founders formed a pressure group advocating a withdrawal , pointing out the excessive cost in human lives of a continuing Israeli presence in Southern Lebanon . Yachimovich and military affairs journalist Carmela Menashe were the first to give stage to the group 's agenda , helping the grass-roots movement strike at the heart of Israeli public debate . The growing discussion over Israel 's role in Southern Lebanon eventually led prime minister Ehud Barak to announce a withdrawal plan in 2000 , amid vocal criticism over Yachimovich 's agenda from military officials . Four Mothers ' group leaders later noted that Menashe 's and Yachimovich 's support was crucial in promoting their goal
Israeli helicopter disaster
1997 Israeli helicopter disaster
Shelly Yachimovich