Smotrich Invites Winter to Meet Amidst Coalition Unity Talks
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich held a press conference on Tuesday, stating that according to a poll within the coalition, 90% of the supporters of Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Amcha Israel' party, favor a unified party. Smotrich, who had previously stated at a conference that he does not conduct negotiations through the media, extended an invitation to Winter for a meeting that evening. The stated goal of the meeting is to advance an immediate unification and prevent the loss of votes.
The minister's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about potential mergers within the right-wing bloc ahead of upcoming elections. Smotrich's call for a meeting suggests a desire to consolidate support and present a stronger, unified front. The reference to a specific poll indicates an effort to demonstrate popular backing for such a merger among the electorate of Winter's party.
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