Ofer Vinter Slams Likud's 'Deal-Making and Scheming' Tactics

Ofer Vinter, head of the new "Am Israel" party, has sharply criticized the ruling Likud party's internal operations, accusing it of "deal-making and scheming." Vinter's remarks were made during a recent meeting with activists at Cinema City in Rishon Lezion, as reported by Walla News. He alleged that Likud is actively trying to undermine his party because it represents an "unpleasant mirror image" of the current political landscape.

Vinter stated that Likud "should have been Am Israel, a party for everyone," but instead has become mired in "deal-making." He contrasted his party's focus on values with what he perceives as Likud's corrupt practices. Despite these criticisms, Vinter reiterated his party's support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lead the right-wing bloc and the government, a stance that has reportedly caused friction with Likud.

The ongoing political tension between Likud and "Am Israel" comes as the Likud party intensifies its campaign against Vinter's new movement. Likud is reportedly attempting to position "Am Israel" as a potential obstacle to forming a right-wing coalition, even after Vinter's public declarations of support for Netanyahu.