Israeli Lawmaker Naor Shiri Departs Knesset After Election Results
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Member of Knesset Naor Shiri is leaving the Israeli Knesset after his party's list secured fewer seats than expected in the 2026 elections. Shiri, who was ranked 14th on the "Bichad" list, reflected on his four-year term, thanking his family and vowing to continue fighting for the country. He expressed a determination to return to public service in the future.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Naor Shiri will leave the Knesset after the "Bichad" list won 12 seats in the 2026 elections.
- Shiri was ranked 14th on the "Bichad" list, which was led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
- He reflected on his four-year term, stating he tried his best but it "wasn't enough."
- Shiri thanked his family for their support during his time in parliament.
- He vowed to continue fighting for Israel and indicated he intends to return to public service.
Following the final results of the 2026 elections, the "Bichad" list, led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, secured 12 mandates. This outcome directly impacts Naor Shiri, who was placed 14th on the list and will leave the Knesset after a four-year term. Shiri marked the end of his tenure with an emotional farewell post.
In his post, Shiri reflected on his parliamentary work, stating, "It's over. Honestly, I am the most optimistic and most pessimistic there is, I believe until the end. I tried to do everything possible in the last four years. Plenary, committees, votes, days and nights, with you in the streets, conferences, house meetings, panels, phone calls, family and friends' WhatsApp groups, outside the polling stations on election day. I tried, it wasn't enough."
He expressed gratitude to his family, particularly his wife, for their support during his term, enabling him to "fight for our future." He also mentioned his children, acknowledging that his increased availability might allow him to spend more time with them on evenings, Saturdays, and holidays. "I fought for you," he added.
Shiri concluded his farewell by looking ahead, asserting his continued commitment to public service. "I am the most optimistic pessimist there is, there is no chance I will give up. There is no chance I will stop fighting for the country. Not me, and certainly not Vladi, who taught me what the Finance Committee and parliamentary struggle are. Am Yisrael Chai, Will be back," he wrote, indicating his intention to return to public life.
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