MK Eitan Ginzburg has joined former prime minister Naftali Bennett’s B’Yachad party, after announcing his departure from Benny Gantz’s Blue and White in May.
Ginzburg formerly served as communications minister, deputy speaker of the Knesset, chairman of the House Committee, and mayor of Ra'anana - Israel’s first openly gay mayor - over the course of his career.
"Eitan is an exceptionally professional, dedicated, and talented public servant. He has extensive experience in a wide range of positions and a proven ability to deliver results,” Bennett stated.
“Eitan's decision to join Israel's team for national renewal is proof that we do not need a honeymoon period to begin fixing the country. We know exactly what needs to be fixed and exactly how we will do it. Together, we will repair it."
When announcing his departure from Blue and White, Ginzburg had stated the party could no longer create change in the country and “there is no other choice," but to leave.
Ginzburg: New gov't will have no time for honeymoon period, trial and error
Ginzburg expressed his excitement at joining Bennett’s team, stating Israel’s next government “will not have a honeymoon period.”
“There is no time for trial and error. The State of Israel needs a government that will begin working from its very first day to repair the damage that has been done and implement major changes through detailed work plans. From my experience working with Naftali Bennett when he led the government of change, I am convinced that he is the right person, with the ability, skills, and experience needed to lead the country's recovery. Together, we will get Israel back on track," he said.
Ginzburg is the fourth of Blue and White’s eight MKs to defect ahead of the 26th elections, with Michael Biton and Orit Farkash joining Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar, and Chili Tropper joining the Reservists’ Yoaz Hendel.