Am Israel Chairman Winter Rejects Calls to Withdraw from Race
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, is refusing to withdraw from the election race despite alleged pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Winter accused the two leaders of running a dishonest campaign and meeting with his spiritual mentor to exert influence. He stated his party offers a different, unifying leadership for the right-wing and is committed to continuing the campaign with conviction.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Winter rejects pressure to withdraw from the election race.
- Winter accuses Netanyahu and Smotrich of an unethical campaign against him.
- Winter claims Netanyahu and Smotrich met with Rabbi Eli Sadan to pressure him.
- Am Israel party offers a different, responsible leadership for the right-wing.
- Winter vows to continue the campaign with conviction for the people of Israel.
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, has rejected pressure to withdraw from the upcoming elections, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of running a "dishonest and unethical campaign" against him. Winter stated that his party offers a different kind of leadership for the right-wing bloc, emphasizing unity and responsibility.
In a statement released Tuesday, Winter directly addressed Netanyahu and Smotrich, claiming they were attempting to pressure him to withdraw by meeting with Rabbi Eli Sadan, a spiritual mentor to Winter. "Guys, get it straight. The people of Israel want different politics. The people of Israel are fed up with the ugly and unethical campaign you have led and the dishonest methods you are using," Winter wrote.
Winter urged Netanyahu and Smotrich to focus on presenting their own achievements rather than attacking other parties. "Say what you are good at, instead of stepping on others to rise," he advised. Winter asserted that Am Israel aims to present an alternative within the national camp, offering leadership that takes responsibility, admits mistakes, and fosters love and respect among all Israelis, which he described as the "way of Torah."
Despite resource disparities compared to larger parties, Winter expressed confidence in his party's message and motivations. "You truly have many resources, but we have the inner truth. We are here only for the people of Israel and will go all the way with all our might," he declared, concluding with a call to his supporters for a significant victory.
