Retired General Ofer Winter Explains Channel 14 Absence
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Am Israel' party, canceled his appearance on Channel 14's 'HaPatriotim' program, citing a desire for respectful discourse. He felt he received unfair treatment from panelists and did not want to participate in what he called a display of contempt. Winter expressed optimism for his campaign and willingness to engage in respectful interviews on the channel or elsewhere.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Winter canceled his Channel 14 appearance to maintain respectful discourse.
- Winter cited unfair treatment from panelists as a reason for his decision.
- He stated he would not participate in a display of contempt and slander.
- Winter expressed willingness for respectful interviews on Channel 14 starting Monday.
- He feels strong momentum for his 'Am Israel' party's campaign.
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Am Israel' party, released a video Saturday night explaining his decision to cancel his planned appearance on Channel 14's program 'HaPatriotim' (The Patriots). Winter stated that after much deliberation over the Sabbath, he concluded that attending the panel discussion would not be appropriate, not out of disrespect, but to maintain respectful discourse. He believes the evening's discussion would have been less about substantive issues and more about difficult exchanges unsuitable for public dialogue.
Winter criticized the treatment he felt he received from the panel members, asserting that he does not need to prove his right-wing credentials, having paid heavy prices in the past. He described the treatment from most panelists as unfair and unworthy, and despite his respect for the individuals and viewers, he decided against participating in what he termed another display of contempt and slander. He emphasized that such discourse would not honor the channel's viewers or their hundreds of thousands of voters who prefer a different kind of conversation.
Concluding with an optimistic message for his campaign, Winter expressed willingness to participate in respectful interviews on Channel 14 or elsewhere starting Monday. He described an empowering Sabbath and a strong Israel, stating his party is moving forward with full force towards victory. He mentioned meeting hundreds of people in the central region that evening, feeling a tremendous momentum, and expressed confidence in a significant win with public support.
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