Ofer Vinter Rejects Smotrich's Offer, Refuses to Quit Knesset Race
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Ofer Vinter, leader of the 'Amcha Yisrael' party, has refused a ministerial offer from Bezalel Smotrich and will continue his Knesset election bid. Vinter stated his party is part of the right-wing bloc but will not offer unconditional support. He also ruled out any possibility of forming a government with Yair Golan.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Ofer Vinter will not withdraw from the Knesset election race and rejected a ministerial offer from Bezalel Smotrich.
- Vinter stated his party is part of the right-wing camp but demands conditions for support.
- He rejected Smotrich's offer, saying his party seeks real change, not just positions.
- Vinter ruled out any future government coalition that includes Yair Golan.
Ofer Vinter, head of the 'Amcha Yisrael' party, has confirmed his intention to run in the upcoming Knesset elections and rejected an offer from Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the 'Religious Zionism' party, to take a ministerial position in the next government. Vinter stated that Smotrich offered him a role in a government not yet formed, asserting that his party is not seeking positions but aiming for genuine change. He clarified his party's stance, saying, "We are part of the right-wing camp, but we will not give anyone an open check. I said yes, but with conditions; whoever gives will receive, and whoever does not give will not receive." Vinter emphasized that his party would not support forming a government with Yair Golan, stating, "This will never happen."
