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Key Founder Hanania Ben Shimon Abruptly Leaves Former PM Bennett's Party Ahead of Campaign Peak
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Hanania Ben Shimon, a founding member of former PM Naftali Bennett's "Together" party and key youth campaign leader, unexpectedly resigned on Friday for personal reasons, causing notable disruption within the party ahead of a crucial campaign phase.
- 01Hanania Ben Shimon, a founding member of Bennett's party, unexpectedly resigns from his role on Friday.
- 02Ben Shimon was a key figure in the youth campaign and organizational merger efforts.
- 03He cited personal reasons but affirmed strong belief in the party's leadership and platform.
- 04His departure was announced via internal WhatsApp groups to campaign colleagues.
- 05Party officials stress the resignation is personal and deny political discord.
- 06The exit causes significant waves within Bennett's youth movement ahead of a critical campaign period.
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