Elad Zamir, head of Communications Minister's staff, resigns to run in Likud primaries

Elad Zamir, head of staff to Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, is stepping down after 3.5 years to run in the Likud primaries for the Negev district, according to an announcement.

Elad Zamir, who has served as head of staff to Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi for the past three and a half years, is leaving the position. The move ends seven years of joint work with Karhi. Zamir intends to run in the Likud primaries for the Negev district. The announcement was made Wednesday evening. No further details on the primary timeline or other candidates have been reported.

2 developments

1. 20:59 · 8 JulLatest

   Zamir served as head of staff for seven years.

2. 20:42 · 8 Jul

   Elad Zamir, head of Communications Minister's staff, resigns to run in Likud primaries

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