Candidate Quits Party Citing Fear of Election Threshold Failure
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Daudi Ben Zion has withdrawn from the Am Echad Yisrael party's election list, fearing the party will not pass the electoral threshold. He stated he is unwilling to see the votes of supporters wasted. Ben Zion praised party leader Ofer Winter and cited his own sense of mission and reserve duty experience as influences on his decision. He affirmed his commitment to serving the residents of the Shomron and Israel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Daudi Ben Zion withdrew from the Am Echad Yisrael party list due to concerns about failing to pass the election threshold.
- Ben Zion stated he is unwilling to let the votes of supporters be lost.
- He praised party leader Ofer Winter as a "true right-wing man" and dedicated commander.
- Ben Zion joined the party a month and a half ago out of a sense of mission.
- He cited his reserve duty experience as teaching him that "the mission comes before everything else."
- Ben Zion will continue to serve residents of the Shomron and Israel.
Daudi Ben Zion announced his withdrawal from the Am Echad Yisrael party's electoral list, citing concerns that the party will not pass the electoral threshold. "Two weeks before the election, based on the developing picture, it appears the chance of not passing is high, and I am not prepared for the votes of people who believed in the path to be lost," Ben Zion wrote.
Ben Zion expressed his high regard for Ofer Winter, the party leader, describing him as "a true right-wing man, a fighter and a commander who dedicated his life to Israel's security." He thanked Winter for his trust and for their shared journey.
Ben Zion stated that he joined the party about a month and a half prior out of a sense of mission, adding that "mission is measured in moments when one must choose between what is good for you and what is right." He also mentioned his hundreds of reserve duty days since joining, which taught him that "the mission comes before everything else."
"Out of responsibility, I decided to withdraw from the list," Ben Zion concluded, adding that he would continue to serve the residents of the Shomron and the State of Israel.
