Israeli Party Claims Candidate Faced Pressure, Threats Before Resignation
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The "Amcha Israel" party announced that candidate Duvid Ben Zion resigned after he and his family allegedly faced pressure and threats from opponents of new political forces. The party initially denied reports of Ben Zion's potential departure, calling them fake news. Ben Zion's resignation confirms the earlier reports, with the party expressing regret over the alleged harassment.
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- "Amcha Israel" party claims candidate Duvid Ben Zion resigned due to pressure and threats.
- The party alleges that elements opposing new political forces targeted Ben Zion and his family.
- Initial reports by Boaz Golan about Ben Zion's potential resignation were strongly denied by the party.
- Ben Zion's resignation was reportedly linked to internal polls and controversy over a Palestinian state.
- The party expressed regret over the "improper and despicable pressures" faced by Ben Zion and his family.
The "Amcha Israel" party responded to the resignation of candidate Duvid Ben Zion, alleging that he and his family faced pressure, threats, and harassment. The party stated that these actions were carried out by elements opposed to the entry of "new and clean forces into Israeli politics." Ben Zion's departure comes after initial reports by Boaz Golan suggested he was considering leaving the list, citing internal poll results and controversy surrounding the Palestinian state issue. Initially, "Amcha Israel" vehemently denied these reports, calling them "absolute fake news." However, with Ben Zion's subsequent resignation, the party acknowledged the situation, expressing regret for the undue pressure on him and his family. The party's statement read, "Not everyone can withstand the improper and despicable pressures that you and your family had to endure. Thank you for the shared journey." The party did not specify the identity of the alleged perpetrators or the exact nature of the threats and pressures.
Reports had also indicated that other candidates on the list were re-evaluating their positions. Ben Zion's resignation is seen as a significant development following the initial controversy and the party's strong denial.
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