Likud Minister Defends Candidate Ofer Winter, Dismisses Bennett Comparison
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Likud Minister Amichai Chikli defended candidate Ofer Winter, stating his positions align with the party and he is not like Naftali Bennett. Chikli criticized Winter's decision to run alone, warning it endangers the right-wing bloc and Israel's future. Polls show Winter is currently below the electoral threshold, a situation Chikli described as a clear warning.
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- Minister Amichai Chikli defended Ofer Winter's candidacy and dismissed comparisons to Naftali Bennett.
- Chikli stated Winter's positions align with most Likud members.
- The minister criticized Winter's decision to run independently without joining any party.
- Polls show Winter is currently below the electoral threshold two weeks before the election.
- Chikli warned Winter's independent run risks seats for the entire right-wing bloc and Israel's future.
Minister Amichai Chikli of the Likud party addressed the candidacy of Ofer Winter and his potential impact on the right-wing bloc. Chikli stated that Winter's positions align with those of most Likud members and expressed confidence that Winter would not act like Naftali Bennett, suggesting Winter's religious observance is more than symbolic. The primary concern, according to Chikli, is Winter's decision to run independently without joining any existing party or forming a new one.
Chikli warned that Winter is on a dangerous path, noting that two weeks before the election, most polls show him below the electoral threshold, with some placing him just slightly above it. He recalled that the New Right and Zehut parties had stronger poll numbers at a similar stage but ultimately failed.
The minister emphasized that the risk is not just to Winter's or Haddad's careers but to the entire national camp and, consequently, to the future of Israel. He believes that two to three seats lost could significantly tip the election against the right-wing, calling the situation a clear warning.
