Hendel and Zelekha's Party Fails to Pass Election Threshold
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The party led by Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha failed to pass the electoral threshold in Tuesday's Knesset elections, according to exit polls. Hendel vowed to continue the political fight regardless of the outcome, calling for a "Zionist government." He also acknowledged Ofer Winter's party also did not pass the threshold and thanked his campaign partners, including Zelekha and Einat Wilf, promising to continue their struggle.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha's party failed to pass the electoral threshold in the Knesset elections.
- Hendel vowed to continue the political struggle even if Israel faces new elections.
- The party's headquarters had hoped a high voter turnout would secure them a parliamentary seat.
- Hendel acknowledged Ofer Winter's party also did not pass the election threshold.
- Hendel thanked campaign partners Yaron Zelekha and Einat Wilf for their efforts.
The party led by Yoaz Hendel and Professor Yaron Zelekha, focused on reservists and economic issues, did not pass the electoral threshold in the Knesset elections held Tuesday. Despite anticipation at the party headquarters, which hoped a high voter turnout would secure them a seat, exit polls from Channels 12 and 13 indicated the party would remain outside the parliament.
In response to the preliminary results, Hendel stated his intention to continue the political struggle, even if Israel faces another election cycle. He emphasized the need for leadership that serves all citizens and pledged to respect the final results, including the votes of soldiers. "We will do reserve duty and ensure we save the wagon from the mud," he said, calling for the establishment of a "Zionist government."
Hendel also addressed Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, whose party also failed to pass the threshold. Hendel thanked Winter, noting he "chose to be part of the bloc of Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox." He described Winter as having "a clean heart, a knife between his teeth."
Hendel expressed hope that his party would emerge stronger and more organized if new elections were held. He thanked his campaign partners, including Professor Yaron Zelekha, for fighting the high cost of living, and Einat Wilf for her significant efforts. Hendel vowed to his supporters that the party would continue to fight for the country with determination, stating, "We are destined for a long road. We will fight for the country because we have no other land."
