{
  "id": 4742104,
  "title": "Yesh Atid MK Levy confirms he will not be on Knesset list, says he is not leaving party",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/yesh-atid-mk-levy-confirms-he-will-not-be-on-knesset-list-says-he-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:52:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907190"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy announced on Monday that he would not be included on his party's Knesset list, but he affirmed his commitment to remaining within the party. The two parties had a meeting, during which Levy agreed to serve as head of the party's court. Levy reflected on the journey of Yesh Atid, noting that it has not always been easy, with struggles, victories, disappointments, and days of joy and hardship. Despite the difficulties, Levy expressed gratitude to party leader Yair Lapid and other members of the party for their years of collaboration and work towards their goals. He expressed confidence in the individuals and members who will continue to bear the burden, stating that they will lead Yesh Atid forward and fight for the image and future of the State of Israel. In response to Levy's announcement, Lapid thanked him in a post on X/Twitter, stating that their conversations have always been among the most moving he has experienced. Lapid concluded that the bond between them is stronger than ever. Earlier on Monday, another ex-Yesh Atid Knesset member, Yoav Segalovitz, joined the Ra'am (United Arab List) party. Segalovitz is expected to receive the second slot on the party's slate, according to reports. \"We have work to do together,\" Abbas said at a joint press conference with Segalovitz.",
  "summary": "Levy also mentioned that he had met with party leader Yair Lapid, and had agreed to serve as the head of the party's court.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Yesh Atid shakeup: Meir Cohen bows out of Knesset race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/yesh-atid-shakeup-meir-cohen-bows-out-of-knesset-race",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Ra'am's Abbas announces former Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovich will join Arab party slate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/raams-abbas-announces-former-yesh-atid-mk-yoav-segalovich-will-join",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:00:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Ex-Centrist Jewish MK joins United Arab List slate for 2026 Israeli election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ex-centrist-jewish-mk-joins-united-arab-list-slate-for-2026-israeli",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:11:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Jewish former MK Yoav Segalovitz announces unprecedented run with Arab Ra’am party",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/jewish-former-mk-yoav-segalovitz-announces-unprecedented-run-with",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:58:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/mansour-abbas-recruits-yoav-segalovitz-to-join-raam-party-in-israeli",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:08:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}