Israeli Party Claims Right-Wing Campaign Aims to Destroy It
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yosef Haddad of the "Am Israel" party accused right-wing elements of running a campaign to destroy them ahead of the elections. This comes as Dovyd Ben Zion, eighth on the party's list, is reportedly set to withdraw two weeks before the vote. The party fears it may not pass the electoral threshold, potentially invalidating votes. Political circles expect more candidates to withdraw.
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- Yosef Haddad accused right-wing elements of running a campaign to destroy the "Am Israel" party.
- The party is reportedly facing difficulties with two weeks left before the Knesset elections.
- Dovyd Ben Zion, eighth on the party's list, is expected to announce his withdrawal.
- Haddad claimed the pressure on his party comes from within their own political "home."
- The party fears it may not pass the electoral threshold, invalidating votes.
- More candidates on the "Am Israel" list are expected to withdraw.
Yosef Haddad, a member of the "Am Israel" party led by Ofir Genter, has accused elements within the right-wing camp of orchestrating a campaign against his party. Haddad stated on Tuesday that this campaign, which he claims is funded by substantial budgets, aims to "crush us as if we were the enemy." He further asserted that the pressure on the party originates from within their own political "home."
These accusations come amid reports that Dovyd Ben Zion, who is ranked eighth on the party's Knesset list, is expected to announce his withdrawal from the upcoming election race. This potential departure occurs just two weeks before the elections.
Haddad described the political pressures as heavy and the methods used as "disgusting," suggesting that some individuals may not be able to withstand them, especially when their families are involved.
The "Am Israel" party is reportedly facing difficulties as the elections approach. Ben Zion's anticipated withdrawal is said to be linked to political pressures and concerns over recent poll results, which indicate the party may not pass the electoral threshold.
Political circles are speculating that additional candidates on the party's list might also withdraw in the coming days. The primary concern for party members is that votes cast for their list will not translate into Knesset seats if they fail to surpass the required electoral threshold.
