Bereaved Families Urge Politician Ofer Winter to Withdraw from Election Race
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Dozens of bereaved families from the Swords of Iron War have called on Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Ech Israel party, to withdraw from the Knesset election race. They fear his party's independent run will cause votes to fall below the electoral threshold, potentially leading to a government that undermines war achievements. The families urged Winter to "take responsibility" and withdraw, citing polls showing his party is unlikely to pass the threshold.
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- Dozens of bereaved families urged politician Ofer Winter to withdraw from the Knesset election race.
- Families fear Winter's party may not pass the electoral threshold, wasting votes.
- They warned a left-wing government could undermine the war's achievements.
- The letter cited polls showing Winter's party is far from the required 170,000 votes.
- The families called on Winter to "take responsibility" and withdraw from the campaign.
Dozens of bereaved families from the Swords of Iron War have penned an open letter urging Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Ech Israel party, to withdraw from the upcoming Knesset elections. The families expressed concern that Winter's independent candidacy could lead to a significant loss of votes below the electoral threshold, potentially jeopardizing the formation of a government that would undermine the war's achievements.
The letter, published on Wednesday, highlights the heavy personal cost paid by these families, who lost loved ones in combat. They acknowledge the significant military gains achieved in various arenas, including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, stating these were "bought with precious blood." The families emphasize that the battle is ongoing and much work remains.
They described the current elections as "fateful" for the settlement movement, the justice system, and national security, warning that left-wing factions aim for retreats and agreements with enemies that would erase the war's gains. "Every vote is important, every vote is fateful," the letter states.
Addressing Winter directly, the families cited polls indicating his party is unlikely to pass the electoral threshold, requiring approximately 170,000 votes. "Ofer, you are not passing the electoral threshold in any poll. We, bereaved families, call on you - Ofer, do not risk Israel's security, do not be responsible for a left-wing government that will harm security and the war. Ofer - take responsibility, withdraw from the campaign today," the letter urged.
This appeal comes amid increasing pressure on smaller parties on the right, including Am Ech Israel, to withdraw from the race to prevent votes from being wasted. The families stressed that for them, this is not merely a political issue but a security matter concerning the nation's future and the continuation of the government's wartime policies.
