Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz announced his resignation from the Knesset and retirement from public life, with unconfirmed reports he will open a law firm in Petah Tikva with former minister Moshe Arbel. Muhammad Abu al-Hija, who goes by 'Shoko', will enter the Knesset as the party's first Arab lawmaker.
01 · THE DISPATCH
MK Ron Katz (Yesh Atid) resigned from the Knesset on Sunday morning, retiring from public life. According to unconfirmed reports, he plans to open a law firm in Petah Tikva with former minister Moshe Arbel. In his place, Muhammad 'Shoko' Abu al-Hija will enter the Knesset, becoming the first Arab lawmaker from the Yesh Atid party.
02 · How it developed
2 developments
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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