Former Shomron Official Quits New Party Amid Electoral Concerns
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Davidi Ben Zion, former deputy head of the Shomron Regional Council, has resigned from the new Am Ech Israel party. He cited concerns that the party might not pass the electoral threshold and could waste right-wing votes. The party responded by alleging Ben Zion faced "improper and despicable pressures" from external elements. Bezalel Smotrich praised Ben Zion's decision as an act of "national responsibility."
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- Davidi Ben Zion, former deputy head of the Shomron Regional Council, has quit the Am Ech Israel party.
- Ben Zion cited concerns about the party failing to pass the electoral threshold and wasting votes.
- Am Ech Israel claimed Ben Zion faced "improper and despicable pressures" against his family.
- Bezalel Smotrich lauded Ben Zion's decision as an act of "national responsibility."
- The party's departure comes two weeks before the election.
Davidi Ben Zion, the former deputy head of the Shomron Regional Council, has announced his departure from the fledgling political party Am Ech Israel. Ben Zion informed party leader Ofer Vinter that his decision stems from concerns over the party's standing in recent polls, which suggest it may not cross the electoral threshold. He expressed a desire to avoid "wasting votes" for the right-wing bloc.
In response to Ben Zion's withdrawal, Am Ech Israel stated that he had been subjected to "improper and despicable pressures, threats, and harassment against his children and family" by elements who oppose the entry of "new and clean forces" into Israeli politics. The party conveyed its affection for Ben Zion and regret over the situation.
Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, praised Ben Zion's move as one of "national responsibility" and "civil courage." Smotrich argued that Ben Zion's decision was crucial to prevent the loss of the national camp's rule and the rise of the left due to votes falling below the blocking percentage.
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