Eisenkot Appoints Roy Folkman as Yesh Atid Faction Chair in the Knesset

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Yesh Atid party chair Gadi Eisenkot appointed Knesset member-elect Roy Folkman as chair of the party's faction in the 26th Knesset, according to Israel Hayom and Arutz Sheva. According to Israel Hayom, Folkman will lead the faction's work, coordinate among its members and advance legislative initiatives.

According to Maariv, Folkman received responsibility for the faction from Eisenkot. According to Arutz Sheva, Folkman brings parliamentary experience with him.