Candidate Denies Leaving Party, Then Resigns Amid Accusations
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Davidi Ben Zion resigned from the Am Israel Party on Tuesday, contradicting earlier strong denials from both himself and the party. The party had accused reporter Boaz Golan of "absolute fake news" after he reported Ben Zion's intention to leave. Ben Zion himself had also stated he was not going anywhere. His subsequent resignation now reframes the initial denials and accusations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Davidi Ben Zion resigned from the Am Israel Party on Tuesday evening.
- The party and Ben Zion had previously issued strong denials of reports about his departure.
- The Am Israel Party accused reporter Boaz Golan of "absolute fake news" and personal motives.
- Ben Zion had personally stated he was "not going anywhere" and remained committed to the party.
- The resignation occurred after the party and Ben Zion vehemently denied the initial reports.
Davidi Ben Zion announced his resignation from the Am Israel Party on Tuesday evening, following initial strong denials from both himself and the party regarding reports of his intention to leave. Channel 14 had reported that Ben Zion and another candidate planned to depart the party. In response to the initial report, the Am Israel Party issued a sharp denial, accusing reporter Boaz Golan of spreading "absolute fake news" and acting out of personal motives and vindictiveness. Ben Zion himself also vehemently denied the reports at the time, stating, "I am not going anywhere, I am not leaving and not retreating." He asserted his commitment to the party and continued work for the right-wing movement. However, despite these firm denials and the party's harsh criticism of Channel 14, Ben Zion has now resigned, casting a new light on the earlier reactions.
