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Davidi Ben-Zion Quits Ofer Winter's Party, Citing Election Threshold Concerns
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Davidi Ben-Zion has quit Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael party list, citing fears the party will not cross the electoral threshold and waste right-wing votes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the move, warning Winter's candidacy could endanger the right-wing bloc. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called Ben-Zion's decision "national responsibility" and urged Winter to withdraw. The Amcha Yisrael party claimed Ben-Zion faced pressure and harassment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Davidi Ben-Zion quit Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael party list due to election threshold concerns.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Winter's candidacy could endanger the right-wing bloc.
- Finance Minister Smotrich praised Ben-Zion's withdrawal as "national responsibility."
- Amcha Yisrael claimed Ben-Zion faced pressure and harassment.
- Winter acknowledged the pressure Ben-Zion endured and vowed to continue the fight.
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