MK Keti Shitrit Opens Up on Identity, Politics, and Personal Stories in Candid Interview

During the Knesset recess, Likud MK Keti Shitrit appeared on the show "The Unimportant News" with Yossi Abdo, sharing candid insights about her personal background, political views, and experiences. When asked about Israel's future after Yair Lapid, Shitrit responded bluntly, "There is no future." She discussed her strong Moroccan heritage, claiming to be "more Moroccan than Miri Regev," and recounted family traditions from her hometown of Beit Shemesh, emphasizing her deep connection to the city.

Shitrit also addressed stereotypes about Mizrahi Jews, rejecting derogatory labels and asserting her pride in her identity. She expressed fear of snakes, referencing a humorous exchange about bringing snakes into the Knesset, and hinted at encountering "demons" in daily life. Politically, she criticized fellow MK Efrat Rayten for spreading negativity from the podium, contrasting it with her own efforts to speak kindly.

Highlighting concerns about Jewish identity, Shitrit revealed that while 65% of her generation maintain a Jewish identity, only 35% of today's youth do, with many unaware of basic religious practices. She shared a spiritual moment involving Prime Minister Netanyahu during late-night judicial reform debates, where they discussed the prohibition of lashon hara (evil speech).

Shitrit expressed her aspiration to become Minister of Education to strengthen Jewish identity and cited her legislative achievement of a law granting academic preference to reserve soldiers returning from combat. She concluded by defending Sara Netanyahu against harsh media criticism, emphasizing respect for the prime minister's wife. The full interview includes many more personal and political reflections and is available on "The Unimportant News of the Week."