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Candidate Quits Israel Our Party List

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Eighth-Place Candidate Quits "Am Yisrael" Party List

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Duvdi Ben Zion, the eighth candidate on the "Am Yisrael" party list, has withdrawn his candidacy. His departure comes amid low poll numbers for the party and pressure from the Likud and Religious Zionism parties. Rabbi Eliakim Levanon also reportedly pressured Ben Zion to resign.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Duvdi Ben Zion withdrew as the eighth candidate on the "Am Yisrael" party list.
  • Ofer Winter leads the "Am Yisrael" party.
  • Ben Zion's withdrawal is attributed to low poll numbers and external pressure.
  • The Likud and Religious Zionism parties reportedly pressured Ben Zion.
  • Rabbi Eliakim Levanon also urged Ben Zion to leave the list.

Duvdi Ben Zion, who was slated to be the eighth candidate on the "Am Yisrael" party list led by Ofer Winter, has withdrawn his candidacy. Ben Zion informed Winter of his decision amid the party's stagnant poll numbers and pressure from the Likud party. Behind the scenes, the Religious Zionism party and Rabbi Eliakim Levanon of Shomron, who is considered close to Ben Zion, also exerted pressure on him to leave the list.

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