Sources close to outgoing MK Ron Katz (Yesh Atid) claim that Naftali Bennett pressured him to delay his resignation until the elections, arguing that it would be bad for the campaign to have a Muslim MK enter the list. Yesh Atid denied the claim, calling it false.
Sources close to outgoing MK Ron Katz (Yesh Atid) on Sunday alleged that Naftali Bennett pressured him to delay his resignation from the Knesset until after the elections, arguing that it would harm the campaign to have a Muslim MK enter the list. Yesh Atid denied the allegation, calling it 'false.'
The Zioneer reported earlier today at 09:21 that Katz announced his resignation and retirement from political life. At 09:27, it reported that Muhammad 'Shoko' Abu al-Hija, a resident of Tamra, will enter the Knesset as Yesh Atid's first Arab lawmaker.
The allegation, attributed to Katz's associates, remains unverified and has been categorically denied by the party. No further details on the alleged pressure were provided.
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