Ex-MK Emily Moatti Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Former Member of Knesset Emily Moatti announced on Tuesday that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Moatti, who is running as the number 14 candidate on the Democrats party list, shared the news in a social media post, stating she was diagnosed in the late summer.

She explained her decision to go public, saying, "I am updating also because I believe public figures should hold themselves to higher standards than others, but mainly to appeal to each and every one of you, please get yourselves checked." Moatti emphasized the importance of early detection, adding that the thought of saving lives through her disclosure was more important than her personal feelings about publicity. She also stated that if elected to the Knesset, she would share all necessary information about her medical condition.

Moatti described her emotional state as "sad but very task-oriented," and that she is "doing what needs to be done and waiting for it to end." She acknowledged that the disease can bring loneliness and shame, and aimed to reassure others in similar situations that they are not alone. She expressed confidence in her recovery, stating that "the difficult part is behind me," she is "in good hands," and has a "good chance of recovery."

She concluded by thanking Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba, where she was born and where her life was saved by early detection and tests 46 years later. She also extended gratitude to the doctors and medical teams in the breast health department for their exemplary kindness, sensitivity, and care, calling them a great honor to Israel's public healthcare system.