After report on agreement with Abbas: Segalovich leaves Lapid and the Knesset

MK Yoav Segalovich announced his resignation from the Knesset and departure from Yesh Atid after seven years in office. The background: a report in Ma'ariv about a principled agreement with Mansour Abbas, according to which he would be placed second on Ra'am's list, subject to completing understandings. Lapid thanked him for his contribution.

MK Yoav Segalovich announced his resignation from the Knesset and his departure from the Yesh Atid party after seven years in office. In his statement, published on 06/08/2026, Segalovich noted that he served as a member of Knesset and as Deputy Minister of Internal Security, and thanked Yair Lapid and party members. Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid delivered a farewell message in which he praised Segalovich's work for the rule of law and fighting crime. The background to the departure is a report in Ma'ariv about a principled agreement between Segalovich and Mansour Abbas, according to which Segalovich is expected to be placed second on Ra'am's list for the Knesset, subject to completing understandings between the parties. According to sources, this is one of the main conditions set by Segalovich, who demanded one of the top three spots on the list. The agreement has not yet been finalized.