Likud’s Zohar drops bid to oust Yifat Shasha-Biton from party

Likud MK Miki Zohar has dropped his bid to declare Yifat Shasha-Biton a defector from the party, after she announces she’ll run with rival Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope in the upcoming election.

Shasha-Biton will remain the head of the Knesset’s Coronavirus Committee.

Zohar, who is also coalition chairman, pulls the request during a House Committee hearing after learning it won’t pass, Hebrew reports say.

MK Yifat Shasha Biton. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.