Am Ech Israel Chairman Vows to Run Until Election End, Cites Unconditional Support for Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Ofer Vinter, chairman of the Am Ech Israel party, declared his intention to run until the end of the election campaign, despite some polls showing his party failing to pass the electoral threshold. Vinter affirmed he would recommend Prime Minister Netanyahu for premier but stated his support is conditional on his party's demands being met, including immigration from Gaza and the "Servicemembers Law." He ruled out sitting with Yair Golan and criticized Gadi Eisenkot's proposed government as a danger, while also stating he would not form a government with Goldknopf's Haredi faction.
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- Ofer Vinter's Am Ech Israel party will run until the end of the election campaign, regardless of poll results.
- Vinter intends to recommend Netanyahu for Prime Minister but states his support is conditional on party demands.
- Am Ech Israel seeks a decisive government, advocating for immigration from Gaza and the "Servicemembers Law."
- Vinter disqualified Yair Golan from potential coalition talks but did not rule out cooperation with Haredi parties.
- Vinter criticized Gadi Eisenkot's proposed government as a dangerous left-wing coalition.
- Vinter denied allegations of frightening brigade commanders during the war, stating he boosted morale.
Less than three weeks before the upcoming elections, Ofer Vinter, chairman of the Am Ech Israel party, stated in an interview with "Meet the Press" that his party will continue to run regardless of poll results. Vinter reiterated his intention to recommend Prime Minister Netanyahu for the premiership, but emphasized that this support is not unconditional. He ruled out sitting with Yair Golan but did not dismiss the possibility of cooperating with Haredi parties, stressing his demand for a government not dependent on the "61st finger" of Goldknopf.
Vinter addressed criticism and difficulties faced by his party, which in some polls struggles to pass the electoral threshold. He cited attacks on his party members, including Sigal, the widow of Arik Kronik and a candidate on his list, Lali Deri, and Yosef Haddad, as reasons for his party's continued participation. Vinter argued that these attacks deter new individuals from entering politics and that his party seeks a decisive government, advocating for immigration from Gaza and the "Servicemembers Law."
Responding to Netanyahu's concerns about small parties potentially "going to the other side," Vinter asserted that Am Ech Israel strengthens the right. He criticized the current government's handling of the war in Gaza, the lack of decisive action, and the absence of immigration from Gaza, stating that voters seeking change should vote for Am Ech Israel. He declared that if his demands are not met, his party will not be part of any government, defiantly stating, "Bibi can jump on me."
Vinter also criticized Gadi Eisenkot's proposed government as a danger to Israel, labeling it a "left-wing government" with Yair Golan and Arab parties. He specifically disqualified Yair Golan for allegedly slandering Israel. While respecting Torah scholars, Vinter stated that a government with Goldknopf would not happen under his watch, advocating for a broad, right-wing Zionist government not reliant on Haredi parties.
Vinter denied allegations of frightening brigade commanders during the war, stating he boosted their morale and advised on strategy for decisive action in Gaza. He maintained that his party's participation is driven by demands for the nation, not personal gain, and that they are fighting for a path, not just a party.
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