Finance Minister Smotrich Respects Sofer’s Exit from Politics

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who leads the Religious Zionism party, has responded to Ophir Sofer’s announcement that he is stepping down from the party and from politics altogether. Smotrich said he received the decision with regret, describing Sofer as an important voice within Israeli society and the religious Zionist movement.Smotrich highlighted their years of working together on what he characterised as significant endeavours for the Jewish people, the land of Israel, and Jewish law. He praised Sofer’s distinctive and pleasant political style, which had been a hallmark of his public work within the party.In a statement released on Wednesday, the Finance Minister said he respects Sofer’s decision to leave political life. Smotrich expressed confidence that Sofer, whom he described as a “hero of Israel” in both military and civic service, will find new ways to contribute to the State of Israel and what he termed the beginning of Israel’s redemptive growth.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.