Former Knesset Speaker Miki Levy Won't Run in Next Election

Former Knesset Speaker Miki Levy announced on Monday evening that he will not be running on the "Together" list in the upcoming Knesset elections. Levy informed members of the Yesh Atid party that he had met with party leader Yair Lapid and they agreed he would not be on the list.

Levy stated that Lapid asked him to serve as the head of the party's tribunal, a role he happily accepted. He affirmed his continued commitment to Yesh Atid, pledging to remain involved and support the party's success in the upcoming election campaign.

Levy reflected on his long tenure with Yesh Atid since its founding in 2011, describing the journey as one filled with struggles, victories, and challenges, but always underpinned by faith in their path and ability to effect change. He thanked Lapid for his trust and the opportunity to serve the country in significant roles.

Earlier the same day, former minister Meir Cohen also announced his decision not to run on the "Together" list. Cohen will be appointed as the chairman and president of the Yesh Atid conference. His departure from the electoral list is reportedly due to a lack of a realistic spot, especially with the inclusion of figures associated with Naftali Bennett.

Cohen, a founding member of Yesh Atid, expressed his willingness to step aside for the next generation of party leaders after a long career in education and politics, including two terms as mayor and two stints as Minister of Welfare.