Hendel Reflects on Election Results, Cites Potential for 8 Seats
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists and Economic Party, took responsibility for his party's election performance, estimating 150,000 to 180,000 votes. He criticized the political establishment and existing blocs, citing smear campaigns and fake news from the Likud and "the change bloc" as detrimental. Hendel vowed to continue his party's political efforts, advocating for core principles like universal education and national service.
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- Yoaz Hendel took responsibility for his party's election results and vowed to continue political activity.
- Hendel estimated his Reservists and Economic Party would receive 150,000 to 180,000 votes.
- He accused the Likud of smear campaigns and fake news, and the "change bloc" of voter deterrence.
- Hendel called for a return to core principles including state education and national service for all.
- He urged party leaders to form a Zionist government.
Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists and Economic Party, has issued a concluding statement on the election campaign, even before the final soldier ballots are counted. Hendel took full responsibility for leading the party and establishing "the third bloc," explaining his motivation stemmed from a belief that Israel faces a risk of social and tribal disintegration requiring a union of Zionist forces. He urged party leaders to form a Zionist government.
In his statement, Hendel criticized the current political system, asserting that the events of October 7th proved the nation had lost its way. He proposed a return to fundamental principles: universal state education, mandatory military or national service for all citizens including the Haredi and Arab communities, and the restoration of governance in the Negev, Galilee, and among the Haredi population.
Hendel sharply accused the two largest parties and existing blocs, claiming his party contended with multi-million shekel budgets while operating on a limited budget of hundreds of thousands of shekels. He stated his party was harmed by smear campaigns and fake news from the Likud, alongside a targeted campaign by "the change bloc" and media outlets that falsely claimed the reservists would not pass the electoral threshold, causing last-minute voter deterrence.
Hendel estimated his party would conclude the current election round with 150,000 to 180,000 votes. He expressed gratitude to tens of thousands of voters and activists, praising public figures and influencers who volunteered their support. Hendel pledged to continue political activity and not abandon the party's voice.
