Netanyahu Warns Against Wasted Votes, Targets Right-Wing Challenger
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israelis against voting for smaller right-wing parties that may not pass the electoral threshold, fearing their votes could help form a left-wing government. The remarks, made less than three weeks before elections, appear to target Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Am Ich Israel" party. Netanyahu stressed the importance of every vote for the right-wing bloc, stating, "Now we are on the brink." Winter has previously stated he would recommend Netanyahu for prime minister.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against wasting votes on parties that may not pass the electoral threshold.
- Netanyahu suggested that votes for smaller right-wing parties could end up supporting a left-wing government.
- The Prime Minister's comments are seen as a renewed attack on Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Am Ich Israel" party.
- Netanyahu emphasized the critical state of the right-wing bloc, stating, "Now we are on the brink."
- Ofer Winter recently affirmed his intention to recommend Netanyahu for prime minister.
With less than three weeks until the election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a sharp warning on Thursday against "wasting votes" within the right-wing bloc, in what appears to be a renewed attack on Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Am Ich Israel" party. Netanyahu cautioned against voting for parties that might not pass the electoral threshold, suggesting such votes could ultimately contribute to the formation of a left-wing government.
"We cannot give up a single vote. We don't waste votes that might not only fail to pass, but could pass and go to the other side," Netanyahu stated, emphasizing the precarious position of the right-wing bloc. "Now we are on the brink."
Netanyahu's remarks align with his ongoing efforts to counter Winter's candidacy, which he fears will diminish the right-wing's overall strength. Last month, the Prime Minister had already warned about parties declaring themselves as right-wing but potentially aligning with the opposition later.
Winter recently clarified his intention to recommend Netanyahu for prime minister, stating that Gadi Eisenkot is not a suitable candidate for the role.
