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Minister Wasserman Mourns Colleague's Departure from Knesset
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago
What happened
Minister Yitzhak Wasserman expressed profound sadness over MK Michael Biton's decision not to seek re-election, praising Biton as the "soul of the Knesset" and a dedicated public servant who fostered cross-party cooperation and personal connection.
- 01Minister Wasserman mourns MK Michael Biton's departure from the Knesset.
- 02Wasserman calls Biton the "soul of the Knesset."
- 03They collaborated on Negev and Galilee development.
- 04Wasserman praised Biton's integrity and support.
- 05Biton is described as a "man of people" and "man of connections."
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