Netanyahu's Strategy Against Winther Ahead of 2026 Elections
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is employing an aggressive campaign against political figure Ofer Winther, aiming to eliminate him before the 2026 elections. A video of Winther's associate supporting a Palestinian state emerged, coinciding with Winther's drop in polls below the electoral threshold. This strategy suggests Netanyahu believes Winther's voters will return to the coalition and that Winther is a "bluff or a flop."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is targeting Ofer Winther for political elimination ahead of the 2026 elections.
- An aggressive campaign against Winther has emerged, targeting the right-wing electorate.
- A video surfaced of Winther's associate, Yosef Haddad, supporting a Palestinian state.
- Winther has fallen below the electoral threshold in recent polls.
- Netanyahu believes Winther's potential voters will return to the coalition.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted an aggressive campaign strategy against political figure Ofer Winther, aiming to eliminate him from the political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections. This approach suggests Netanyahu views Winther not as a potential ally but as a target for political destruction.
Recent developments indicate a shift in the Likud party's stance towards Winther. Initially, there was uncertainty about whether Netanyahu would absorb Winther's potential voter base or actively work against him. However, a direct and aggressive campaign targeting the right-wing electorate has emerged.
A video surfaced featuring Yosef Haddad, Winther's popular number two, expressing support for the establishment of a Palestinian state. This campaign tactic, reminiscent of battles between bitter political rivals, has coincided with Winther's decline in recent polls, falling below the electoral threshold. The article suggests this demonstrates Netanyahu's firm control over the right-wing camp.
