Former Knesset Speaker Miki Levy to Leave Yesh Atid Party List

Former Knesset Speaker Miki Levy announced on Monday evening that he will not run on the Yesh Atid party list in the upcoming Knesset elections. Levy informed fellow Yesh Atid lawmakers that party leader Yair Lapid had asked him to serve as the head of the party's tribunal, a role he happily accepted. Levy stated he remains committed to Yesh Atid and will continue to support the party, preparing to work in the field during the election campaign.

Levy, a founding member of Yesh Atid since 2011, expressed gratitude to Lapid for his trust and the opportunity to serve the country in significant roles. He reflected on the party's journey, acknowledging its challenges and successes, and emphasized their shared belief in the path they forged.

Earlier the same day, former Welfare Minister Meir Cohen also announced his decision not to seek a Knesset seat with the party. Cohen is slated to become the chairman and president of the Yesh Atid conference. His departure is reportedly due to a lack of a realistic position on the party's list, especially in light of potential alliances with figures associated with Naftali Bennett, according to polls.

Cohen, who co-founded Yesh Atid and has a long career in education and politics, including two terms as mayor and two stints as Welfare Minister, stated he is gladly making way for the next generation of party leaders.