Ex-Minister Yaakov Margi Reveals Painful Reasons for Political Exit
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Former minister Yaakov Margi cited responsibility for October 7th as reason for leaving politics.
- Margi called for a comprehensive reset of all Israeli government systems.
- He emphasized the need for an objective mechanism to review state institutions.
- The High Court ruled against holding a ceremony for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Former minister and outgoing Knesset member Yaakov Margi of the Shas party has revealed the painful reasons behind his decision to leave politics in a special interview with Channel Knesset. Margi shared a deeply emotional encounter with the families of hostages, stating, "I told a hostage's wife that I bear responsibility." He described the public and moral obligation of the country's leadership following the October 7th disaster.
Margi emphasized the need for a comprehensive "reset" across all government systems in Israel after the fighting concludes, calling for a thorough and objective examination of state institutions. "There is no doubt that all governmental systems must undergo a reset given the magnitude of the foundational event that happened to us," Margi stated. He stressed the necessity of establishing an objective mechanism for this review.
In a separate but related development, the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) ruled that a ceremony in memory of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef will not take place, a decision impacting the Shas party.