MK Yoav Segalovitz informed party leader Yair Lapid this evening that he is leaving Yesh Atid, according to Amit Segal (N12). Segalovitz has not joined another party and is exploring a new political path; he decided not to use his Knesset mandate while doing so. Associates say Lapid thanked him for his service and gave his blessing.
MK Yoav Segalovitz (Yesh Atid) informed party leader Yair Lapid this evening of his decision to leave the party, according to N12's Amit Segal. The announcement came before a scheduled coalition agreement with the Ra'am party. Segalovitz, a former Israel Police Major General who founded the Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit, has not yet joined another party. Associates say he is exploring a new political path and decided it would be inappropriate to use the Knesset mandate granted to him as a Yesh Atid member during this period. Lapid reportedly thanked him for his tenure and gave his blessing. Segalovitz's exit weakens Yesh Atid's security-focused bench, as he was often positioned as a candidate for the National Security portfolio, according to The Zioneer's background reporting.
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