Samaria Official Explains Exit From 'Amcha Israel' Party
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Dvidi Ben Zion, Deputy Head of the Samaria Regional Council, has withdrawn from the "Amcha Israel" party, citing a miscalculation of the campaign against them and the party's chances of passing the electoral threshold. Ben Zion felt his continued participation was no longer relevant and could be unhelpful. The political campaign also caused personal distress to his family. He declined to advise party chairman Ofer Winter on his own future, stating Winter would make his own decisions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dvidi Ben Zion resigned from the "Amcha Israel" party, citing an underestimated campaign.
- Ben Zion admitted misjudging the party's ability to pass the electoral threshold.
- He described personal distress caused to his wife by campaign-related comments.
- Signs against him in his hometown caused "deep discomfort."
- Ben Zion stated party chairman Ofer Winter would make his own decisions.
Dvidi Ben Zion, Deputy Head of the Samaria Regional Council, explained his decision to withdraw from the "Amcha Israel" party, stating it was no longer relevant for him to continue. Ben Zion, who announced his departure a week prior, felt his continued presence would be unhelpful and decided to step down. He cited the practical nature of politics and his role as an implementer, noting that if he felt uncertain about realizing his path and values, partly due to the electoral threshold, he could not take responsibility.
Ben Zion admitted he misjudged the party's chances of passing the electoral threshold, attributing this to an underestimated campaign against them. "I didn't think it would be such stormy weather," he remarked, comparing the political arena to entering the rain without an umbrella. He described the personal toll the campaign took, mentioning his wife receiving uncomfortable comments at her workplace from colleagues, which created an "uncomfortable feeling."
He also expressed deep discomfort over signs posted against him in his hometown. When asked if party chairman Ofer Winter should also consider resigning, similar to Benny Gantz, Ben Zion stated his responsibility was to himself and that Winter, a serious individual, would make his own decisions. Regarding Gantz, Ben Zion commented that Gantz raised a flag of national unity and entered the government, despite criticism, because he believed it was in Israel's best interest.
