Am Israel Party Slams Netanyahu for Spreading 'Fake News'
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The Am Israel party, led by Ofer Vinter, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of spreading "fake news" and running a political campaign against them. The party stated Netanyahu knows they are not aligned with Likud and cannot be controlled. They claim the campaign aims to weaken them politically and potentially influence the appointment of a Defense Minister. The dispute highlights growing tensions between the parties as elections near.
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- The Am Israel party accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of spreading "fake news" against them.
- Party leader Ofer Vinter stated Netanyahu knows Am Israel is strong and cannot be bought.
- Am Israel claims the campaign against them aims to weaken their political influence.
- The party alleges the campaign could be intended to help Gadi Eisenkot become Defense Minister.
- Netanyahu had previously warned right-wing voters against supporting new parties like Am Israel.
The Am Israel party, led by Maj. Gen. (res.) Ofer Vinter, has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of spreading "fake news" and engaging in a political campaign against their new party. The dispute escalated after Netanyahu shared a post warning right-wing voters against supporting Am Israel.
In response, Am Israel stated that Netanyahu was echoing false information because he understands the party is not beholden to the Likud party. They claimed the post Netanyahu shared had already been corrected by its original source, and that the Prime Minister "didn't even bother to check." The party questioned why the Likud was investing significant resources to thwart them, suggesting the answer was that "Am Israel is strong" and "cannot be bought."
The party further alleged that the campaign against them is intended to weaken their influence and potentially help Gadi Eisenkot secure the position of Defense Minister. Am Israel outlined its policy goals, including integrating the Haredi community into the IDF, encouraging voluntary emigration, and decisively confronting terrorism, issues they claim the current government has not advanced.
The intensified political clash follows recent statements by Vinter indicating he would not join any government under any circumstances. The Likud had previously compared him to Naftali Bennett, and Netanyahu had urged right-wing voters not to "gamble" on new parties. The exchange of barbs between the two camps is expected to intensify as the election approaches.
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