Bennett and Lapid were surprised, but Netanyahu knew in advance about MK Zoabi's intention to resign from the coalition

According to opposition sources, the Meretz MK, who announced her resignation, has in recent days consulted with MK Azulai of Shas, with whom she is in close friendship, and shared his views with her. Who updated the head of the opposition

His Tal Vicky Adamkar

19/05/2022

Thursday, 19 May 2022, 17:49 Updated: 18:31

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In the video: MK Jida Rinawi Zoabi on the essays in the Knesset of Israel (Knesset Channel)

While Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Deputy Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Meretz chairman Nitzan Horowitz were surprised today (Thursday) by the resignation of MK Gida Rinawi Zoabi, opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu was actually updated during the pre-brewing process - Walla learned!

According to opposition sources, Rinawi-Zoabi recently shared with MK Yinon Azulai of Shas, with whom she is in close friendship, about her concerns and considerations, and he passed the information to Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, who updated Netanyahu on the move in advance.

Rinawi Zoabi and Azoulay have been in close friendship since the inauguration of the 24th Knesset, and the bond was strengthened during their joint meeting of the Finance Committee.

Azoulay put pressure on her and repeatedly tried to persuade her to resign from the coalition, and his efforts led to her deciding last January to vote against the draft law, contrary to the coalition's position, and overthrow it by a plenum vote.

A few weeks later, Lapid offered Zoabi to be appointed consul in Shanghai, and after the appointment was completed, she was to retire from the Knesset.

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She shared with Shabta her friend from Shas. MK Zoabi (Photo: Reuven Castro)

In recent weeks, there have been reports from various sources in the Civil Service Commission of difficulties in the process of appointing Zoabi to Shanghai, in light of her past remarks about the character and symbols of the country.

The Foreign Minister's office defended the appointment and intended to fight for its approval.

Coalition officials accused officials in the Civil Service Commission, who are considered close to Netanyahu, of piling difficulties from irrelevant political considerations.

Passed the information on Zoebi's retirement to the opposition.

MK Azoulay (Photo: Official Website, Knesset of Israel)

However, the difficulties arising in the appointment process apparently caused Zoabi to recalculate a route, and she shared with Azoulay Balbatiya, who passed the information to Deri and from there to the office of the head of the opposition.

MK Yinon Azulai refused to comment. Netanyahu's office said the report was incorrect.

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