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Winter Questions Pledge to Back Netanyahu Amid Pressure Campaign
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People of Israel party leader Ofer Winter questioned his early pledge to solely back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid intense pressure to withdraw his candidacy before elections. Winter's party polls near the electoral threshold, worrying allies who fear vote splitting. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offered Winter a ministerial post to quit the race, warning of a repeat of past election losses. Winter and his party have refused to withdraw, emphasizing their commitment to the right-wing bloc.
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- Ofer Winter questioned his pledge to exclusively support PM Netanyahu amid pressure to withdraw from elections.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offered Winter a ministerial role to quit the race.
- Winter's party, People of Israel, polls near the electoral threshold, raising concerns of vote splitting.
- Netanyahu amplified pressure by sharing an open letter from bereaved families urging Winter to withdraw.
- Winter and his party have refused to drop out, reaffirming their commitment to the right-wing bloc.
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