Yinon Magal Invites Ofer Winter for Interview to Address Right-Wing Alliance Rumors
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Yinon Magal invited Ofer Winter to his show to address rumors of a political alliance with Avigdor Lieberman, rejecting claims of such a partnership and affirming Winter's right-wing credentials. Magal said Winter's close aides assured him he would not join Lieberman, though recent moves might hurt Winter's support among undecided voters.
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- Yinon Magal invited Ofer Winter to clarify rumors of joining Avigdor Lieberman.
- Magal rejected claims Winter is aligned with Lieberman as conspiratorial.
- Winter's close associates assured Magal he won't partner with Lieberman.
- Magal still trusts Winter as a right-wing figure despite past disappointments.
- Winter's recent actions may reduce his appeal to undecided voters.
Yinon Magal, host of the Patriotim program, publicly invited Ofer Winter to appear on his show to clarify rumors about a potential political alliance with Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Israel Beytenu party. Magal emphasized that Winter would be welcomed to answer questions regarding these speculations, stating, "With God's help, Winter will come here and we will ask him all the questions." He urged Winter to be a guest and discuss the matter openly.
Magal addressed concerns among right-wing voters about Winter's stance if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fails to secure 61 recommenders. He dismissed claims that Winter is aligned with Lieberman, calling such reports paranoid and conspiratorial. Magal said he has been in contact with Winter's close associates, who assured him that Winter would not join forces with Lieberman.
Despite previous disappointments with right-wing figures like Naftali Bennett and Lieberman, Magal expressed continued trust in Winter, describing him as "first and foremost a right-wing man." However, he acknowledged that Winter's recent actions might reduce his appeal among undecided voters. Magal concluded that Winter's statements could cost him votes from those still on the fence ahead of upcoming elections.
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