Am Israel Party Leader Warns Netanyahu He Won't Compromise
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, declared he will not compromise on his demands to Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating "I don't work for anyone." He also rejected the possibility of a government involving Gadi Eizenkot. Winter asserted his party will not join a coalition that doesn't align with its platform, even at the risk of further elections. The comments follow a poll showing his party below the electoral threshold.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Winter stated he will not compromise on his demands to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Winter declared, "I don't work for anyone," emphasizing his resolve.
- He rejected the possibility of a government that might include Gadi Eizenkot.
- Winter asserted his party will not join a coalition not adhering to its platform.
- A recent poll shows the Am Israel party below the electoral threshold with 1.5% support.
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, stated in an interview with "Meet the Press" that he will not compromise on his demands, even if it means Prime Minister Netanyahu cannot form a government. "I don't work for anyone," Winter declared, emphasizing his seriousness. He also expressed strong opposition to the idea of a government that might include former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot, calling such a government "narrow" and detrimental to Israel.
Winter's remarks come amid reports of attacks against him from the Likud party and speculation about his potential role in a post-election Netanyahu government. He reiterated that his party was founded to advocate for specific demands and would not join a coalition that does not adhere to its platform. "We came to demand, we came to decide, and if not, then I tell you - Bibi can jump for me," Winter said, using a colloquial expression to convey his resolve.
He clarified that while he does not wish to bring about another election, he will not be part of a government that deviates from his party's positions. "We will not go to another election. We came to do what we demand to do, for the people of Israel. And if not - we are not part. We are not part!" he asserted.
The interview segment was released ahead of the full broadcast, following a Channel 12 poll indicating the Am Israel party currently stands at 1.5% support, below the electoral threshold.
