Ofer Winter Party Blames Political Rivals for Candidate's Resignation
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Ofer Winter's "Amcha Israel" party is blaming political rivals for the resignation of candidate Dovide Ben Zion. The party claims unnamed actors applied intense pressure and threats against Ben Zion and his family. Ben Zion's departure, two weeks before elections, is reportedly linked to unfavorable poll results and fears of losing votes on the right.
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- Ofer Winter's "Amcha Israel" party claims rivals pressured candidate Dovide Ben Zion to resign.
- The party alleges threats and harassment were directed at Ben Zion and his family.
- Ben Zion was ranked eighth on the "Amcha Israel" party list.
- His resignation comes just two weeks before election day.
- The party links the resignation to poll numbers and potential vote loss on the right.
The "Amcha Israel" party, led by Ofer Winter, has responded to the resignation of Dovide Ben Zion, who was ranked eighth on the party's list. The party issued a strong statement accusing unnamed political actors of exerting heavy pressure on Ben Zion and his family to force his departure. The party expressed support for Ben Zion, stating, "Dear Dovide, we love you. We regret the pressure, threats, and harassment of your children and family that you were forced to endure by elements who simply are not prepared for new and clean forces to enter Israeli politics."
The party acknowledged the difficult circumstances that led to Ben Zion's decision, adding, "Not everyone can withstand the improper and despicable pressures that were placed upon you and your family. Thank you for the journey together." The statement comes after reports of Ben Zion's impending resignation just two weeks before election day, reportedly due to poll numbers and concerns about vote loss within the right-wing bloc.
