Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog responded to the announcement by MK Manuel Trajtenberg that he was leaving the Knesset.
"I'm very upset about the announcement of Manu Trajtenberg. I was delighted when he accepted my request to join politics and the Labor party because I believe that economic policy is based on professionalism as Manu has demonstrated on numerous occasions," Herzog said.
Menu is a personal friend who contributed greatly to the Zionist Union and to activities of the Knesset committees, particularly regarding youth. I am sure he will continue to influence wherever he goes."