Bennett Lapid and Horowitz were surprised, but Netanyahu knew in advance about MK Zoabi's intention to resign from the coalition.

According to opposition sources, the MK from Meretz, who announced her resignation, has in recent days consulted with MK Azulai of Shas, with whom she is in close friendship, and shared his views with her. 

Azoulay, who tried to persuade her to resign earlier, passed the information to his party chairman Deri, who updated the opposition leader.