Minister Smotrich bids farewell to Ofir Sofer: "Partner, friend and brother"

Minister Bezalel Smotrich bid farewell to Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer at a toast event held by the Religious Zionism party. Smotrich praised Sofer's quiet work in the ministry and called him "a partner, friend and brother." Sofer, who retired from political life after seven years in the Knesset, shared his sense of relief as his term comes to an end.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, bid farewell to Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer at a toast event held by the party for the new year. Sofer, who chose not to run in the upcoming Knesset elections, concluded seven years in the Knesset and 12 years in the political arena. Smotrich lavished praise on Sofer, calling him "a partner, friend and brother," while noting 12 years of friendship and deep partnership. He emphasized that Sofer managed the ministry quietly, without noise and fanfare, and steered the ship to the right places, including developing activities in North America and Europe. Sofer shared his sense of relief since announcing his retirement, noting with a smile that the drop in cortisol in recent weeks is "a serious celebration." He wished the people of Israel a happy new year.