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People of Israel Candidate Quits Party Amid Right-Wing Pressure

Davidi Ben Zion, a candidate for Ofer Winter's "People of Israel" party, withdrew from the upcoming elections on Tuesday due to pressure from right-wing rivals concerned about vote wastage. Ben Zion cited electoral risks and a sense of national responsibility for his decision.

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What happened

01Davidi Ben Zion withdrew from Ofer Winter's "People of Israel" party two weeks before elections.
02Ben Zion cited pressure from right-wing rivals and fears of wasting votes below the electoral threshold.
03Ofer Winter condemned the campaign against his party as disgraceful and driven by baseless hatred.
04Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich welcomed Ben Zion's decision and urged others to withdraw.
05Party member Yoseph Haddad vowed the party would continue its campaign despite the pressure.

Party leader Ofer Winter condemned the campaign against his candidates as disgraceful. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed Ben Zion's withdrawal and urged others to follow, while party member Yoseph Haddad vowed the party would continue.

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