Party Representative Responds to Criticism After Election Loss

Following the preliminary election results indicating that the "Am Israel" party, led by Ofer Winter, will not pass the electoral threshold, Lali Darai, a representative for the party, issued a sharp response to criticism directed at them. In a social media post on Wednesday, Darai sarcastically apologized for the party's platform and aspirations.

Darai expressed regret for wanting to introduce a different discourse into Israeli politics, one that focuses on the nation as a whole rather than political blocs. She also apologized for bringing new, hopeful energy and for presenting operational plans to address national issues, which she claimed were buried under mudslinging and defamation.

Furthermore, Darai defended the party's stances on security and sovereignty, apologizing for demanding a swift and decisive victory against enemies and for advocating for sovereignty in all parts of the land. She also addressed footage of party members dancing despite the disappointing results, stating they danced because they believe "the eternal one of Israel will not lie."

Darai concluded her post with a message to the political system, apologizing for believing the nation deserved a different kind of politics. She ended with a call for "Zionist unity" and urged politicians to "ascend to the people."