Yesh Atid appoints Zionist Council head Oz Haim to Knesset, replacing MK Toporovsky

Oz Haim, who has led the Zionist Council in Israel for over four years, is set to enter the Knesset as a Member of Parliament for the Yesh Atid party. Haim's appointment follows the decision of MK Boaz Toporovsky to leave politics.

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After more than 20 years of public service, I have decided to begin a new chapter in my life and take a break from political life.

Toporovsky, a founding member of Yesh Atid, announced his resignation Wednesday, stating he would submit his resignation to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. He cited a desire to begin a new chapter after more than two decades in public service. Toporovsky expressed gratitude for his time with Yesh Atid, calling it a "home and a family."

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Yesh Atid was, and will remain, a home and a family for me, a place where I grew, learned, and worked alongside wonderful people.

The Yesh Atid party thanked Toporovsky for his "significant, dedicated, and values-driven public service," highlighting his role as a central partner and his work on road safety. The party noted he would remain a member for the time being.

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Boaz is one of the founders of Yesh Atid, my friend, and will continue to be a member of our extended family. I thank him for his years of service to the Israeli public. I wish him success in his future path.

Toporovsky previously served as coalition whip in the government led by Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett from 2021 to 2022. His departure comes as Yesh Atid merges with Bennett's new party, Together, for upcoming elections scheduled by October 27. Toporovsky wished future success to Yesh Atid and the Together list.

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great pride in what we accomplished together