Former MK Emily Moatti Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Former Knesset member Emily Moatti revealed on Thursday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the late summer. In a personal post, Moatti shared her experience, stating, "I am sad but very task-oriented. I am doing what is necessary and waiting for it to end." She explained that her decision to go public was partly due to her sense of responsibility as a public figure, but primarily to encourage other women to get screened. "Early detection saves lives," she emphasized, adding that the thought of potentially saving lives outweighed her personal feelings about public disclosure. Moatti assured that if re-elected to the Knesset, she would share all necessary information about her medical condition. She described the emotional toll of the illness, admitting, "I have no uplifting or happy message to share. I am sad but very task-oriented." She also extended a message of support to other women facing similar struggles, saying, "This disease sometimes brings loneliness and even shame, and I am here to tell those in my situation, you are not alone and I am here to hold hands with anyone who needs it." Moatti updated that the most difficult phase of her treatment is behind her, her recovery prospects are good, and she is determined to continue serving the public. She requested her party's campaign staff not to ease her schedule, stressing the importance of meeting with the public. Moatti also expressed gratitude to the medical teams at Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba, where she was born and where her life was saved due to early detection and treatment.