Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Yesh Atid Amid Reports of Joining Ra'am Party

Yoav Segalovich, a Knesset member representing Yesh Atid since 2019, announced his resignation from the Knesset and departure from the party on Thursday after seven years in office. His decision follows recent reports that Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra'am party, is interested in recruiting Segalovich to run on Ra'am's list in the upcoming elections. Segalovich expressed gratitude to Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid and party colleagues for their partnership and trust, highlighting his work on issues close to his heart, including his role as Deputy Minister of Public Security.

Recent polls commissioned by Ra'am indicate that Segalovich enjoys significant trust among the Arab public, prompting the party to consider including him on their electoral list. Mansour Abbas believes that adding a prominent Jewish representative like Segalovich could help Ra'am counter right-wing criticisms. Additionally, Abbas is contemplating changing Ra'am's official name to make it more accessible to Jewish voters. Segalovich wished success to both Yesh Atid and the Together party, emphasizing their continued commitment to Israeli citizens.