Immigration Minister Ofir Sofer Announces Retirement From Politics
Ofir Sofer, Israel's Minister of Immigration and Absorption and a member of the Religious Zionism party, has declared his retirement from political life and will not run in the upcoming elections. Sofer, who has served in the Knesset since 2019, is a military veteran who sustained injuries during his service and is recognized as suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Throughout his tenure, he notably opposed legislation that would exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from military conscription. In his retirement announcement, Sofer emphasized the importance of unity and genuine partnership among Israeli citizens, stating, "It is the duty of the citizens of Israel to demand a discourse of unity and true partnership."
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