Am Israel Denies Contact With Reservists Party Over Surplus Deal
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The "Am Israel" party denied approaching the "HaMiluimnikim" (Reservists) party for a surplus agreement, calling the claim a "false spin." "Am Israel" criticized the Reservists' leader, Yoaz Hendel, for lecturing new political forces. The "HaMiluimnikim" party had previously stated that "Am Israel" sought such an agreement, which they rejected. Surplus agreements allow parties to transfer votes to help each other pass the electoral threshold.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Am Israel party denied approaching the Reservists party for a surplus agreement.
- Am Israel called the Reservists' claim a "false spin" from "old politics."
- Am Israel criticized Yoaz Hendel for lecturing new political movements.
- The Reservists party had previously claimed Am Israel sought a surplus deal.
- Am Israel expressed doubt the Reservists party would pass the electoral threshold.
The "Am Israel" (The People of Israel) party has denied any contact with the "HaMiluimnikim" (Reservists) party, led by Yoaz Hendel, regarding a surplus agreement. "No approach was made to them," Am Israel stated. The party criticized Hendel, noting his history of party changes and his past government formation with Mansour Abbas, asserting he should not lecture newcomers aiming to change "old and corrupt politics." Am Israel dismissed the Reservists' claim as "another bizarre and false spin from the old politics" and expressed doubt that Hendel's party would pass the electoral threshold.
Earlier, the Reservists party had announced that Am Israel had approached them for a surplus agreement, which they refused. A surplus agreement is a deal between parties to transfer unused votes to each other to help them pass the electoral threshold.
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