MK Michal Shir Announces Departure From Yesh Atid Party
Member of Knesset Michal Shir announced Friday evening that she will not be running in the upcoming Knesset elections, continuing a wave of departures from the Yesh Atid party. Shir informed party chairman Yair Lapid of her decision, stating it was not the end of her public service but a shift to other avenues.
In a message to Lapid, Shir expressed her full confidence in him, her colleagues, and the party's mission to bring about significant change in Israel. She emphasized her pride in her achievements and her continued commitment to supporting Yesh Atid's efforts to offer a clear ideological, governmental, and public alternative.
Shir, who has been active in public and political life since her youth, stated that she would continue to serve the Israeli public in many other ways, acknowledging the numerous challenges facing the nation. Her decision marks another departure from the party ahead of the elections.
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