Small Right-Wing Parties Vow to Continue Election Race Despite Gantz's Exit
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Leaders of small right-wing parties, including Ofer Vinter of 'Amcha Israel' and Avi Maoz of Noam, are refusing to withdraw from the election race despite Benny Gantz's exit. This persistence raises concerns about wasted votes for parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold. Vinter criticized Minister Shlomo Karhi and warned against a potential government involving Arab parties. Moti Leitner of 'Hachareg Ha'chareidi' also confirmed his party's continued participation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Vinter, Avi Maoz, and Moti Leitner are refusing to withdraw from the election race.
- Their continued participation raises fears of wasted votes for right-wing parties.
- Ofer Vinter criticized Minister Shlomo Karhi and warned against an 'Abbas-Golan' government.
- Benny Gantz has withdrawn from the election race.
- The parties are unlikely to pass the electoral threshold.
Despite the withdrawal of Benny Gantz from the political race and concerns about wasted votes on the right, leaders of several smaller parties have declared their intention to continue their campaigns until election day. This decision has heightened fears within the right-wing bloc of losing valuable votes to parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold.
Ofer Vinter, chairman of the 'Amcha Israel' party, stated he has no plans to withdraw. "We are running until the end. Don't be afraid, don't fall for the despicable campaign," Vinter urged his supporters, adding, "Only a strong Amcha Israel will prevent an Abbas-Golan government." Vinter also criticized Minister Shlomo Karhi, who he claimed called him "Palestine." "To a brigade commander, a fighter in the IDF, 'Palestine.' Karhi, who gave you the right to grade love for the country?" he questioned, also criticizing the coalition leadership for being out of touch with reality.
Similarly, Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, announced in an interview that he would not withdraw. Shortly after, Moti Leitner, chairman of the 'Hachareg Ha'chareidi' party, confirmed his party would also continue its run, further increasing concerns about significant vote loss for the right.
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