MK Yoav Segalovitz announces resignation from Knesset, departure from Yesh Atid party

Yoav Segalovitz, a former deputy national security minister, has announced his resignation from the Knesset and his departure from the Yesh Atid party. Segalovitz stated that he had the privilege of influencing issues important to him during his service as both a Knesset member and deputy public security minister.

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Over the years, I had the privilege of influencing issues close to my heart, both as a Knesset member and as deputy public security minister.

He extended his thanks to Yair Lapid, fellow Knesset members, and party activists for their partnership and trust. Segalovitz wished Yesh Atid and the B'Yachad party success, expressing hope they would continue working diligently for the citizens of Israel. Israeli media has previously reported Segalovitz might consider joining the Ra'am party, led by Mansour Abbas.

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I would like to thank Yair Lapid, the members of Knesset, and the party’s activists for their partnership, trust, and joint work on behalf of the State of Israel.

Following the announcement, Yair Lapid lauded Segalovitz's "integrity and professionalism" throughout his years serving Israel with Yesh Atid. Lapid recalled their collaboration on combating crime during the "government of change" and thanked Segalovitz for his contributions to the party and the State of Israel, wishing him well in his future endeavors.

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Throughout his years of service in Yesh Atid, in the Knesset, and as deputy public security minister, he acted with integrity and professionalism on behalf of Israel’s citizens and to uphold the rule of law.