Professor Urges Potential Netanyahu Successor to Withdraw from Election
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya urged Ofer Vinter, chairman of the "Amcha Israel" party, to withdraw from the Knesset election race, citing concerns about not passing the electoral threshold and potentially harming the right-wing bloc. Cohen-Eliya believes that Vinter's withdrawal could position him as a future leader of the right, after Benjamin Netanyahu. He cited national security concerns and past electoral trends as reasons for Vinter to step aside, comparing the situation to Benny Gantz's recent withdrawal from the race.
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- Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya advised Ofer Vinter to withdraw from the Knesset election, fearing his party won't pass the threshold.
- Cohen-Eliya suggested Vinter's withdrawal could position him as a future leader of the right-wing bloc.
- The professor cited potential harm to the right-wing bloc and national security as reasons for Vinter to step aside.
- He drew parallels to Benny Gantz's recent withdrawal from the election race.
- Cohen-Eliya emphasized that true leadership involves humility and prioritizing public interest over personal ambition.
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya has publicly called on Ofer Vinter, chairman of the "Amcha Israel" party, to withdraw from the Knesset race just one week before the elections. Cohen-Eliya argued that Vinter's party might not pass the electoral threshold, potentially harming the right-wing bloc. He suggested that withdrawing now could strengthen Vinter's position as a future leader of the right, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Cohen-Eliya praised Vinter's dedication and the list of candidates he assembled but stated that the current election cycle is not the right time for his party. He warned that Vinter's party might fail to pass the 3.25% electoral threshold, citing past instances where parties polling 5-8 seats did not enter the Knesset due to voters shifting to larger parties in the final week. He mentioned Ayelet Shaked, Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar, and Orly Levy as examples of politicians who faced similar challenges.
The professor also highlighted the critical national security situation, including potential escalation with Iran and challenges in Judea and Samaria, arguing that the right-wing bloc cannot afford electoral risks. He presented Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the race as a strategic move to prevent vote loss, suggesting Vinter should consider a similar decision despite his investment in the party.
Cohen-Eliya framed this potential withdrawal as a test of leadership, referencing the concept of "escalation of commitment" in decision-making research. He emphasized that true leadership involves humility, recognizing limitations, learning from others, and prioritizing public interest over personal ambition. He concluded by stating that Vinter's decision to step back from the current battle could earn him significant respect and position him to lead the right-wing camp in the future, after Netanyahu.
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