Shakma Bresler Criticizes Ofer Winter's Political Shift Supporting Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Ofer Winter's new party supports Netanyahu for prime minister, sparking criticism from journalist Ben Caspit and protest leader Shakma Bresler, who accuse Winter of political opportunism.
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- Ofer Winter's new party "Amcha Yisrael" supports Netanyahu for the next government.
- Ben Caspit accuses Winter of flip-flopping and acting as Netanyahu's proxy.
- Winter previously called for Netanyahu to step down and accountability from leadership.
- Shakma Bresler criticized Winter's intentions, sharing Caspit's tweet with a sharp comment.
- The political move has caused calls for public explanations from other politicians.
- The controversy reflects ongoing tensions in Israel's right-wing political scene.
Ofer Winter's establishment of his new party, "Amcha Yisrael," and his announcement that he will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government, continue to stir controversy in Israeli politics. Journalist Ben Caspit criticized Winter's apparent flip-flop, noting that Winter previously said Netanyahu should step down and that there should be accountability for the political leadership, but now supports Netanyahu. Caspit tweeted that Winter's party acts as a proxy for Netanyahu, drawing votes from the same base as Smotrich, Ben Gvir, and Netanyahu himself.
In response, protest leader Professor Shakma Bresler shared Caspit's tweet and added a sharp remark, saying, "The dagger that was never inside the bag is now outside the bag," implying Winter's true intentions are now clear. The political drama around Winter's move has prompted calls for explanations from other political figures, including Davidi Ben Zion and Leli Deri, to the public. This development highlights ongoing tensions and realignments within the Israeli right-wing political landscape.
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