Samaria Official Quits Winter's Party Amid Pressure
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Dovidi Ben Zion, Deputy Head of the Samaria Regional Council, resigned Tuesday from Ofer Winter's Am Echad Yisrael party due to intense pressure. Ben Zion cited threats and harassment against his family as the reason for his departure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Bezalel Smotrich praised Ben Zion's decision, viewing it as beneficial for the right-wing bloc. Ofer Winter indicated he is still aiming for the Defense Minister position.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Dovidi Ben Zion resigned from Ofer Winter's Am Echad Yisrael party due to intense pressure.
- Signs were posted outside Ben Zion's home pressuring him to leave the party.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Ben Zion's decision, calling it important for the right-wing bloc.
- Minister Bezalel Smotrich called Ben Zion's resignation a brave act of national responsibility.
- Ofer Winter stated he is still targeting the Defense Minister portfolio.
- Ben Zion cited threats and harassment against his family as reasons for his resignation.
Dovidi Ben Zion, the Deputy Head of the Samaria Regional Council, announced his resignation on Tuesday from the Am Echad Yisrael party led by Ofer Winter. Ben Zion stated in a message to party members that the decision was prompted by significant pressure exerted upon him. This pressure included signs posted outside his home during the week urging him to step down. Ben Zion expressed distress over the situation, noting his wife's suffering and stating that his family comes first. The Am Echad Yisrael party acknowledged the difficulties Ben Zion faced, attributing them to elements unwilling to accept new, clean forces in Israeli politics and commending his resilience. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Ben Zion's departure, framing it as a crucial step to prevent Winter's party from jeopardizing the right-wing bloc's chances in the upcoming elections. He urged other party members to follow suit to ensure a right-wing victory. Minister Bezalel Smotrich also praised Ben Zion's decision as a brave act of national responsibility. Winter, meanwhile, stated his intention to pursue the role of Defense Minister and asserted that his party has not yet conceded in any arena.
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