A report Sunday by Israel Hayom said Kulanu MK Michael Oren announced he is resigning from the Knesset and will not run in the next election.
"In 2015 I was called upon to serve the State of Israel in the Knesset," said Oren , and "for four full years as an MK and later as deputy minister, I worked tirelessly to strengthen Israel's relations with the world. I met with many leaders, fought the boycott organizations and worked to improve Israel's image."
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A spokesperson for Oren told The Jerusalem Post that Oren would not be stepping down.
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