Netali Shem Tov Reminds Netanyahu of Ofer Vinter's Past Support
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Political candidate Netali Shem Tov stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu previously considered Ofer Vinter for Defense Minister and wanted him third on the Likud list. Shem Tov rejected calls for her party to withdraw from elections, claiming they are close to the electoral threshold. She defended Vinter against criticism, calling him a "hero of Israel" and questioning his current political portrayal.
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- Netali Shem Tov stated PM Netanyahu considered Ofer Vinter for Defense Minister and third on Likud's list.
- Shem Tov rejected calls for her party to withdraw from elections, citing proximity to the electoral threshold.
- Shem Tov defended Ofer Vinter against criticism, calling him a "hero of Israel."
- Shem Tov questioned the political attacks against Vinter, contrasting his past consideration for a ministerial role.
- Despite a withdrawal, Vinter's campaign intends to continue until the end.
Netali Shem Tov, a political candidate, has rejected calls for her party to withdraw from the upcoming elections, asserting that they are close to crossing the electoral threshold. In an interview with Dana Ron, Shem Tov defended Ofer Vinter against criticism, stating that Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously considered Vinter for the role of Defense Minister.
Shem Tov emphasized that her party's polls, even under strict conditions, show them within reach of the 3.25% electoral threshold, suggesting that additional votes could be decisive. She urged supporters not to be deterred but to understand the potential impact of their votes.
Shem Tov strongly criticized the treatment of Ofer Vinter, questioning how someone considered by the Likud party for Defense Minister just two months prior had become a target of political attacks. She described Vinter as a "hero of Israel" who had always been willing to risk his life for the country, contrasting this with his current portrayal as an "enemy of the people" and a "traitor."
Shem Tov also alluded to a past desire by Netanyahu to place Vinter in the third position on the Likud list, suggesting a shift in political perception. Despite the withdrawal of another candidate, Davidi Ben Zion, Vinter's campaign has vowed to continue until the end.
