Idan Amdadi Reveals His Vote, Urges Voters to Ignore Election Threshold
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Singer and actor Idan Amdadi announced he will vote for Yoaz Hendel and Liron Zelicha's "Reservists-Economic" union. He urged voters to disregard the electoral threshold and vote based on values. Amdadi believes Hendel has a broad vision and supports a "third bloc" to form a wide coalition government to address Israel's challenges.
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- Idan Amdadi will vote for Yoaz Hendel and Liron Zelicha's "Reservists-Economic" union.
- Amdadi urged voters to ignore the electoral threshold and vote based on values.
- He described Hendel as a leader with broad, long-term vision.
- Amdadi supports a "third bloc" to unite Zionist parties.
- He stressed the necessity of a broad coalition government for Israel.
Singer and actor Idan Amdadi has announced his political choice ahead of the upcoming elections, revealing he will vote for Yoaz Hendel and Liron Zelicha, who lead the "Reservists-Economic" union. In a video message, Amdadi urged undecided voters, particularly those hesitant about smaller parties due to the electoral threshold, to cast their ballots based on values rather than political calculations.
"When you go to the ballot box, don't think about the electoral threshold," Amdadi stated. "I know they'll tell you it's naive, but it's good to be naive." He emphasized that voting should be guided by ideals and principles, not by concerns over a party's ability to pass the 4.5% threshold.
Amdadi explained his long-standing acquaintance with Hendel, dating back to Hendel's articles on Israel's internal fragmentation and governance issues. He described Hendel as a leader with broad, long-term vision.
Furthermore, Amdadi expressed support for the concept of a "third bloc" as a means to unite Zionist parties and form the widest possible coalition. He concluded by highlighting the challenges facing Israel, both domestically and internationally, and stressed the necessity of a broad coalition government.