Amcha Israel Leader Accuses Opponents of 'Despicable Campaign' Against Party
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Lali Darai, leader of the Amcha Israel party, reported on Wednesday that her party is the target of a "despicable campaign" involving harassment and pressure tactics to withdraw from the Knesset race. She accused opponents of using AI images and celebrating potential withdrawals, while also highlighting personal attacks that invoke her deceased son. Separately, Davidi Ben Zion resigned as Deputy Head of the Samaria Regional Council from the party due to intense pressure, with signs posted outside his home.
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- Amcha Israel party leader Lali Darai claims her party is facing a "despicable campaign" to force them out of the Knesset race.
- Darai described constant harassment including phone calls, online abuse, and signs posted in communities and near synagogues.
- She accused opponents of using AI images and celebrating potential withdrawals, citing politician Smotrich's social media.
- Darai stated that her deceased son has been invoked in attacks against her, causing her deep personal pain.
- Davidi Ben Zion resigned as Deputy Head of the Samaria Regional Council from Amcha Israel due to pressure.
- Signs were posted outside Ben Zion's home demanding his withdrawal from the party.
Lali Darai, leader of the Amcha Israel party, revealed on Wednesday that her party is facing a "despicable campaign" aimed at forcing them out of the Knesset race. Speaking on Kan News, Darai described constant phone calls, hateful online comments, and signs posted in their communities, including near children's school transportation. She stated that these actions are a response to the party's attempt to introduce "something new" and change the public discourse following the October 7th attacks.
Darai criticized the tactics, noting that instead of engaging with Amcha Israel's platform, opponents are using AI-generated images and demanding their withdrawal. She pointed to social media posts by Smotrich celebrating potential withdrawals as evidence of this political maneuvering, citing reactions that condemn such methods. Darai also mentioned that a rabbi from her community, upon seeing signs near a synagogue, removed them with other residents, emphasizing that "courtesy precedes Torah and precedes politics."
She expressed frustration that the campaign's orchestrators are not brave enough to confront her directly. "They have taken my son out of the grave dozens of times to tell me how much I am betraying his memory," Darai stated, conveying her deep personal pain while asserting that she is acting rationally despite her anger and hurt.
Meanwhile, Davidi Ben Zion, Deputy Head of the Samaria Regional Council, announced his resignation from Amcha Israel on Tuesday, citing pressure he has faced. Signs demanding his withdrawal were reportedly placed outside his home amid a decline in Amcha Israel's poll numbers. Ben Zion shared with party members that his wife is devastated by the situation, prioritizing his family's well-being above all else.
