Amir Avivi Declines Knesset Seat, Will Serve as 'External Minister'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that retired Brigadier General Amir Avivi, founder of the "Bithonimim" (Security Professionals) movement, has relinquished his reserved spot on the Likud party's Knesset list. Avivi was reportedly placed in the 35th position, considered unrealistic for election.
Despite Avivi's decision to forgo a Knesset seat, Netanyahu stated that he would serve as an "external minister" should the Likud party form the next government. This suggests Avivi may be appointed to a ministerial role without being a sitting member of Knesset.
The "Bithonimim" movement is known for advocating security-focused policies and comprises former senior military and intelligence officials. Avivi's initial placement on the Likud list was seen as an attempt by Netanyahu to appeal to this demographic and incorporate their perspectives into his political platform.
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