Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz Resigns from Knesset and Quits Politics

Yesh Atid continues to face a wave of resignations as Member of Knesset Ron Katz announced his immediate resignation and decision not to run in the upcoming elections. Katz’s resignation takes effect immediately, with Shoko Abu Elhiga set to replace him in the Knesset. Katz explained that he chose to resign now rather than wait for the Knesset recess to avoid receiving a public salary after deciding to pursue a new path.

In his farewell statement, Katz described public service as a great privilege and expressed pride in his work, thanking Yesh Atid chairman and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid, party colleagues, staff, and activists for their support. Lapid responded warmly, calling Katz a longtime friend and pillar of the party’s grassroots, promising he will remain part of the extended Yesh Atid family.

Katz is the third Yesh Atid MK to announce retirement from politics recently, following Boaz Toporovsky and Ron Levy. These departures highlight the deep crisis within the party, which has been exacerbated by Lapid’s alliance with Naftali Bennett, a move that has drawn criticism from party members and voters alike. Recent polls show a sharp decline in support for Yesh Atid and Bennett’s Democrats, with their combined strength falling into single digits.

The ongoing resignations and internal turmoil come as Yesh Atid prepares for the upcoming elections amid significant challenges to its political standing.