Prefer Jewish News on Google
Ayelet Shaked announces ‘break from politics’
Justice minister says she is 'optimistic' about the future but accepts the result of the general election last week
Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked announced that she will take a break from politics for an undetermined amount of time.
Shaked, who joined with Education Minister Naftali Bennett in forming the New Right Party, made the announcement Wednesday during a pre-Passover reception at the Justice Ministry.
“I am leaving for my own personal liberty, for a period that I cannot put a time limit on,” Shaked said at the reception.
The New Right Party fell some 1,400 votes under the electoral threshold of 3.25 percent of votes in the April 9 national election, thus failing to win seats in the new Knesset.
Shaked and Bennett conceded defeat on Tuesday night after demanding and receiving a recount.
In a Facebook post Tuesday evening in which she declared herself “optimistic” about Israel’s future, Shaked wrote, “We accept the will of the voters and are moving on.”
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
