Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Sharan Hashakel (Likud) issued a special statement today (Wednesday), officially announcing her retirement from the Likud, resigning from the Knesset and joining Gideon Saar, after she was criticized for not voting for a compromise proposal to postpone the budget approval date. Saar is a member of the Knesset Song Container, Who submitted her resignation from the Knesset yesterday. The one who is expected to replace MK Hashakel is next in line on the Likud list, former Minister Ayoub Kara. Kara told Maariv that he would “hold consultations” on whether to enter the Knesset since for that he would have to relinquish his status as an adviser to one of the princes in the Emirates.
“The past year has made clear how big the gap is between these ideas, and the values and norms that characterize the Likud today. From the promise of the necessary reforms in the justice system – only words remain. The commitment to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria has been abandoned. It was a complete failure in the management of the state, and looted the trust given to it by the citizens of the state. The events of recent days have only illustrated that this government has no mandate to continue to rule, “said Hashekel.
“In these circumstances, my conscience does not allow me to continue to support this government, nor to be a member of the Likud under his current leadership. Therefore, I intend to return my mandate to the Likud, and resign from my membership in the Knesset – and I will do so soon,” she added.
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“About a year ago, I supported Gideon Saar in running for the Likud presidency. I appreciated his vast experience, and his ability to act and change. Mostly, I saw him as the only person in the political system who could unite the people, unite the factions, and form a stable coalition. The last election campaign has proven that this is doubly true: experience in all areas of action, political courage, wisdom, statehood, and clean hands – these are the qualities we should demand from our Prime Minister. I find all of these in Gideon and I am happy and proud to join the next Prime Minister of Israel. New hope “, the mind finished her words.
As you may recall, the 23rd Knesset disbanded at midnight, after the state budget law for 2021 was not passed as required and Israel goes to a fourth election campaign within two years. In the last hours of her tenure, the Knesset plenum approved the bills that allow for a continuous budget for 2021 even in the absence of the budget law, to ensure the continued implementation of the economic safety net during the Corona period.
“We are all embarking on a difficult election campaign, calling on everyone to refrain from escalating tensions and do everything possible to ensure that the election campaign is conducted and ended in an orderly manner and without manifestations of violence.” An official decision on the election recess will be made in the Knesset committee that will convene tomorrow to make the decisions in an orderly manner.