Meretz MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi, who announced her departure from the coalition government on Thursday, explained her decision in an interview with Reshet Bet.
"I have had a lot of hesitations over the last month [especially] following the difficult scenes from the Al-Aqsa mosque and the funeral of [Al Jazeera journalist], Shireen Abu-Aqlah [shot in Jenin]. I made my decision about a week and a half ago," she said.
"This government, especially Minister of Defense Benny Gantz and Yamina's Ayelet Shaked, was simply closed off to the needs and fundamental issues that matter most to the Arab public. The last month has been very difficult personally and I have drawn a red line," she continued.