Am Israel Chairman Winter Vows to Stay the Course Despite Attacks
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, vowed to continue his election campaign despite attacks and criticism, expressing confidence in his party's internal data. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly urged Winter to withdraw from the race, citing poll results and a promise to protect the right-wing bloc. Winter, however, remains committed to his party's ideological platform and aims to surpass the electoral threshold.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Winter vowed his Am Israel party will run until the end and surpass the electoral threshold.
- Winter expressed confidence in internal data showing over 180,000 supporters.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Winter to withdraw, citing poll results and a promise.
- Netanyahu warned of a "dangerous left-wing government" if Winter stays in the race.
- Winter stated he is an ideological individual committed to remaining on the right.
With six days remaining until the elections, Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, stated in an interview on Wednesday that his party is committed to continuing its campaign to the end, aiming to surpass the electoral threshold. Winter expressed confidence in his party's internal data, which he claims shows over 180,000 supporters, asserting this is independent of external polls or research, and that they are determined to bring about change.
Winter addressed recent political developments and criticism, including a campaign by the Likud party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against him. He stated he did not anticipate this campaign and does not understand it, emphasizing his resolve and commitment to his principles. Winter also reflected on his earlier recommendation of Netanyahu, suggesting it might have been a premature decision, but reiterated his commitment to remaining on the right-wing political spectrum, regardless of attacks.
He dismissed the significance of a meeting between Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Rabbi Eli Saban, describing himself as an ideological individual driven by a sense of mission and humility. Winter concluded by reaffirming his party's intention to be a "promise of the elections."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on X, formerly Twitter, stating that Winter is not expected to pass the electoral threshold according to polls. Netanyahu reminded Winter of his promise to withdraw if he endangered the right-wing bloc and urged him to step down now to prevent a "dangerous left-wing government" led by figures like Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman, and Naftali Bennett.
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