The office of MK Yoav Bentzur of Shas has issued a statement regarding his return to the Knesset plenum despite agreeing to sit out.
"It was agreed that MK Bentzur would sit out opposite MK Halevi from the coalition, to allow him to mourn his sister properly. Later, it was agreed to have MK Gamliel sit out instead. Despite the agreement, the members of the coalition abandoned their honor and integrity to try and sneak one more vote into the plenum," Bentzur's office said.