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Hendel Vows to Pursue Third Political Bloc Despite Election Setback
Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists and Economic Party, accepted responsibility for his party's failure to cross the electoral threshold in the recent Knesset elections. He blamed media coverage and major parties for deterring voters and vowed to continue pushing for a "third political bloc" to unite Zionist forces.
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What happened
- 01Yoaz Hendel vows to continue fighting for a third political bloc after his party failed to cross the electoral threshold.
- 02Hendel's party received 2.68% of the vote, falling short of the 3.25% electoral threshold with 96.1% of votes counted.
- 03He blamed media coverage and major parties for deterring voters and undermining his party's chances.
- 04Hendel called on Zionist parties to form a joint government and criticized potential coalitions.
- 05He believes a third bloc is necessary to unite Zionist forces and prevent national fragmentation.
- 06Hendel suggested another election would prove the need for his proposed bloc to break political deadlock.
Hendel's party received 2.68% of the vote, below the 3.25% threshold, with final results pending. He believes another election would underscore the need for his proposed bloc to break political deadlock.
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