Netanyahu Criticizes Potential Rival, Urges Right-Wing Unity
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized potential rival Ofer Winter at a right-wing activists' conference, suggesting Winter would join the "other side" if he passes the electoral threshold. The conference, organized to boost right-wing voter turnout, also featured Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Netanyahu referenced the 1992 elections as a cautionary tale of the right losing power due to parties failing to cross the threshold. Smotrich vowed to strengthen the state's Jewish identity against a perceived threat from a left-leaning government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized potential rival Ofer Winter at a right-wing conference, stating he would "go to the other side."
- The conference aimed to boost right-wing voter turnout ahead of upcoming elections.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to strengthen the state's Jewish identity.
- Netanyahu referenced the 1992 elections as a warning about parties failing to cross the electoral threshold.
- The event was initiated by Yisrael Gantz, tasked with increasing right-wing voter participation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a gathering of right-wing activists on Thursday, criticizing a potential political rival, Ofer Winter, and stating that "there are two options, either he will not pass, or he will pass and go to the other side." Netanyahu also alluded to the 1992 elections, where he claimed the right lost despite winning the popular vote due to parties failing to cross the electoral threshold, leading to the "Oslo disaster."
The meeting, initiated by Yisrael Gantz, who was appointed by Netanyahu to lead a campaign to increase voter turnout in the right-wing bloc, also included Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and rabbis from the Religious Zionist movement. The event aimed to formulate strategies and establish organized campaign efforts to mobilize support ahead of upcoming elections.
Later on Thursday, a larger event was scheduled in Jerusalem with Netanyahu, Smotrich, numerous mayors from Judea and Samaria, and prominent right-wing activists from across the country. Smotrich stated that his movement would "strengthen the Jewish identity of the state" in contrast to a government he described as "Eizenkot-Liberman-Golan" that would "evacuate settlements and establish a Palestinian terrorist state."
Netanyahu also praised Smotrich, calling him "a leader who always has the national interest before his eyes," in a subtle jab at Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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