MK Sharon Nir of the Yisrael Beiteinu party informed party chairman Avigdor Lieberman that she has decided not to run in the upcoming elections, according to a statement on her behalf. "Sharon thanked MK Lieberman and noted that over the past four years, she had the privilege of working on behalf of Israel's citizens during a period of immense war. Sharon believes that the upcoming elections are historic for the future of the State of Israel and she will continue to support the Yisrael Beiteinu party," the statement added.

