Netanyahu Accuses Rival Winter of Being a 'Second Bennett'
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to sharp criticism from Ofer Winter, chairman of Am Echad Yisrael, by accusing Winter of being a "Bennett Two" and under pressure. Netanyahu claimed Winter's party members support a Palestinian state and that media and political rivals are backing Winter to shift right-wing votes. He urged voters to support Likud, warning against confusion on "Israel's fate."
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu accused rival Ofer Winter of being a "Bennett Two" in a video response.
- Netanyahu claimed Winter is under pressure and might lead right-wing votes to a different government.
- He alleged senior figures in Winter's party support the establishment of a Palestinian state.
- Netanyahu criticized media for favorable coverage and called Ronen Tzur "Eisenkot's handler."
- The Prime Minister suggested rivals back Winter to shift votes from the right to the left.
- Netanyahu urged voters to "Vote Likud" when it comes to "Israel's fate."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded Saturday night to a sharp attack by Ofer Winter, chairman of Am Echad Yisrael, who stated in an interview, “Bibi, kiss my ass.” Netanyahu escalated his own offensive against Winter in a video he released, claiming Winter is under pressure because the public perceives him as another version of Naftali Bennett.
Netanyahu asserted that Winter is feeling pressured as he realizes "you all understand he is Bennett Two." He drew a parallel between Winter and Bennett, who previously pledged to align with the right but formed a government with the support of Ra'am. Netanyahu suggested Winter might similarly lead right-wing votes to a different government.
Netanyahu further alleged that Winter has not stopped attacking him, noting that Winter's father also urged Netanyahu to step down on the day his party was announced. He claimed senior figures within Winter's party support the establishment of a Palestinian state and that an inquiry commission led by individuals he termed "the deep state" aligns with the political direction Winter's party represents.
The Prime Minister also criticized the media for what he described as favorable coverage of Winter, referencing comments by Ronen Tzur, whom Netanyahu called "Eisenkot's handler," saying, "Run Winter, run."
Netanyahu suggested that political rivals are backing Winter because they believe he can shift votes from the right to the left. "When it comes to Israel's fate, don't get confused. Vote Likud," the Prime Minister urged, concluding his remarks with a statement intended to sharpen his political message: "If it walks like Bennett, it sounds like Bennett, it's Bennett."
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