Israeli Politician Has Second Thoughts on Netanyahu Endorsement
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party, revealed he has second thoughts about his early campaign endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister. Winter stated his commitment to the national camp despite questioning the timing of the endorsement. Minister Bezalel Smotrich is expected to offer Winter a government role to encourage his withdrawal from the political race.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Winter questioned his party's early endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister.
- Winter stated his commitment to the national camp despite his doubts.
- Minister Bezalel Smotrich is expected to offer Winter a government position.
- Smotrich's offer is intended to encourage Winter's withdrawal from the political race.
- Winter's party is "Amcha Yisrael".
Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party, expressed doubts about his earlier decision to publicly endorse Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister at the campaign's outset. Speaking in an interview with Channel 12 News, Winter stated, "Sometimes I consider if it was right or wrong, but it's not relevant. I am a man of truth and in the national camp. Even if they slander us, I won't say now I'll move to the other side. It might not have been the right thing to say at the beginning." Winter maintained his commitment to his political stance despite potential criticism.
Meanwhile, Minister Bezalel Smotrich was scheduled to make a political statement at 6:00 PM, following a campaign pressuring Winter to withdraw. Political circles anticipate that Smotrich intends to offer Winter a ministerial position in the next government, to be allocated from the Religious Zionism party's quota, should Winter step aside.
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