Ben-Gvir Urges Rival Vinter to Withdraw from Elections
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir urged political rival Ofer Vinter to withdraw from the upcoming elections, citing Vinter's low poll numbers. Ben-Gvir also discussed his disagreements with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over future ministerial roles, while reaffirming his support for Netanyahu. The minister stated he seeks influential positions, not just jobs, and believes Netanyahu is superior to past prime ministers Bennett and Lapid.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Ofer Vinter to withdraw from elections due to low poll numbers.
- Ben-Gvir stated Vinter is not passing the electoral threshold and questioned his political bloc.
- The minister seeks influential positions, not just jobs, in a future government.
- Ben-Gvir affirmed his support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- He stated Netanyahu is preferable to former Prime Ministers Bennett and Lapid.
With one week remaining until the elections, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Ofer Vinter, chairman of the 'Amcha Yisrael' party, to withdraw from the race. Speaking on the "Talking News" program, Ben-Gvir stated that Vinter is not passing the electoral threshold in polls and questioned his political bloc affiliation. "If he has an ounce of responsibility, he needs to step back," Ben-Gvir urged, recalling past elections where he himself faced similar polling predictions.
Ben-Gvir expressed his desire for unity, though he admitted he did not understand Vinter's considerations. He contrasted his approach with Vinter's, stating, "I have always sought to unite, and I don't know Vinter's considerations on the matter, but something is unclear there."
The Minister of National Security also addressed disagreements with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding future government roles. While Netanyahu reportedly offered him a "senior portfolio," Ben-Gvir noted that he had been told he would not serve as Defense Minister or Minister of National Security. "I didn't come for jobs, but for influential positions," he asserted.
Despite the political friction, Ben-Gvir affirmed his support for Netanyahu, stating, "I love Netanyahu and want him to be prime minister. For me, he is a million times better than Bennett and Lapid." He emphasized the need for a strong Ben-Gvir to support Netanyahu, vowing to work until the last moment.
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