When I first saw MK (and Dr.) Michael Ben-Ari at an Ichud Leumi meeting, I thought that he was some Shas guy who walked into the wrong room. Certainly no one really knew much about him when he was placed on the list.

It was when he sat down on the dais and began to speak, did I realize that I was sitting in the room with someone who I thought was going to be one of the most important people in the Knesset.

And I haven't been disappointed - he is probably the biggest surprise this Knesset has to offer.

Bibi relegated the Ichud Leumi to the back benches of the Knesset, but despite being thrown into the political desert, Ben-Ari has managed to thrive and prove what a quality politician, leader and individual he is.

I don't always agree with everything he has to say (most yes,but not everything), but I am proud that I constantly see him on the forefront fearlessly fighting our battles in the Knesset and in the field, and saying what needs to be said - unabashedly and intelligently.


MK Michael Ben-Ari is definitely the politician to be watching over the next few years (at least until he gets banned from the Knesset for being too popular).

He has certainly managed to annoy the establishment.