Itamar Ben-Gvir Condemns Yoav Segalovich's Resignation as Plot to Form Government with Ra'am

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized the resignation of Knesset member Yoav Segalovich from the Yesh Atid party, accusing it of being part of a left-wing conspiracy to facilitate a government coalition with the Arab party Ra'am. Segalovich officially submitted his resignation letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, which will take effect within 48 hours. Ben-Gvir claimed that Segalovich’s resignation was intended to enable a government involving the Muslim Brotherhood, alleging that Segalovich would receive the National Security Ministry to reverse policies against terrorists, halt enforcement in the Negev, and disarm Jewish residents. Meanwhile, Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas would be granted the Ministry for Negev and Galilee Development to channel funds to terror supporters and transform these regions into Muslim territories.

Segalovich, who has served as a Yesh Atid Knesset member since 2019 and previously as Deputy Minister of Public Security, stated his intention to continue public activity through other means to improve Israel’s security and social conditions. Reports suggest his resignation may be linked to discussions about a possible joint run with Ra'am, a party currently embroiled in controversy after Abbas refused to explicitly condemn Hamas as a terrorist organization in a recent interview.

Ben-Gvir concluded by accusing the left of being willing to sell out Israel’s security and the Negev and Galilee regions in pursuit of unchecked political power. No final decision has been made regarding Segalovich’s potential joint run with Ra'am. His resignation follows several recent departures from Yesh Atid amid declining poll numbers ahead of upcoming elections. Concurrently, political negotiations continue, including talks between Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked about a joint run, with Gantz leading the list and Shaked securing a top government appointment.