Amit Segal Resigns from Israeli Journalists Association Board After Five Years

Journalist Amit Segal has resigned from the board of directors of the Israeli Journalists Association after five years of service, amid an ongoing internal crisis within the organization.

Segal announced his departure in a post on the social media platform X, sharing the resignation letter he sent to his fellow board members. He stated that the decision followed careful consideration and that he did not want his exit to become part of the ongoing disputes dividing the organization's members. "After considerable thought, I have decided to resign from the board of directors," Segal wrote. "I have served on the board for many years, and this organization is very important to me. We have gone through many struggles, successes, and complex periods together. Precisely for this reason, I prefer to conclude my role without turning my resignation into another piece of the controversy that occupies us all right now."

Despite stepping down from his leadership role, Segal emphasized that he intends to remain a member of the association and will continue to assist its activities from the outside. He expressed hope that the organization would successfully overcome its current difficulties and emerge stronger and more functional.

Segal's resignation comes at a particularly sensitive time for the Journalists Association. In October, it was revealed that the board was working to advance the dismissal of the association's chairman, Haim Har-Zahav, following a prolonged crisis of trust. The disputes involve allegations of interference in daily management, overreach of authority, and an attempt to terminate the employment of CEO Michal Gera-Margaliot. While the board argued that Har-Zahav's conduct was harming the organization, Har-Zahav opposed the move and called for general elections across all institutional bodies.

On November 2, a special general assembly of the association's members approved a new procedure for dismissing the chairman, securing 63 votes in favor out of 65 valid ballots. Under the new guidelines, any future removal will require the backing of at least 60% of voters.