Netanyahu Plans Major West Bank Operation, Criticizes Ofer Winter
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a broad military operation in the West Bank and a strategic shift regarding the Palestinian Authority, promising a "very, very big surprise." He heavily criticized former Brigadier General Ofer Winter's independent political run, warning it could cost the right-wing bloc the election and revealing he offered Winter a senior ministerial role. Netanyahu also discussed expanding the Abraham Accords and urged right-wing voters to unite behind Likud.
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- Benjamin Netanyahu announced a large-scale military operation in the West Bank to combat terrorism.
- Netanyahu criticized Ofer Winter's independent political bid, warning it could split right-wing votes.
- The Prime Minister revealed he offered Winter a senior ministerial position, which was refused.
- Netanyahu promised a "very, very big surprise" for the Palestinian Authority.
- He expressed optimism about expanding the Abraham Accords with more Arab nations.
- Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to unite behind Likud to maintain government control.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for a significant military operation in the West Bank, aiming for a "root treatment" to eliminate terrorism. Speaking in an interview with journalist Naveh Dromi on i24NEWS, Netanyahu detailed a strategy to enter Palestinian cities, including Hebron, to clear residents, confiscate weapons, and destroy terror infrastructure, a move he described as unprecedented since the Six-Day War. He also indicated a shift in approach towards the Palestinian Authority, suggesting a "very, very big surprise" is forthcoming, while emphasizing Israel's proactive stance in neutralizing threats.
Netanyahu also addressed the political landscape, launching a strong critique against Brigadier General (Res.) Ofer Winter, who is running independently. The Prime Minister revealed that he had offered Winter a senior ministerial position within the Likud party, which Winter reportedly refused, stating he did not want to be associated with any leadership from before October 7. Netanyahu warned that Winter's candidacy risks splitting right-wing votes and potentially causing the right-wing bloc to lose power, comparing the situation to Naftali Bennett's past independent run. He also claimed that left-wing support for Winter indicated a desire for the right-wing to lose.
Furthermore, Netanyahu touched upon the potential for expanding the Abraham Accords, stating that several countries, including Saudi Arabia, are in discussions. He asserted that these nations understand the importance of a united front against the Iranian threat and would not condition normalization on the establishment of a Palestinian state. He also reiterated his role in preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state over the years, despite pressure from three U.S. presidents.
Concluding his remarks, Netanyahu invoked the historical call of Zeev Jabotinsky to the Jewish people in 1938, urging right-wing voters to unite and vote for Likud to prevent a "weeping for generations" due to a fractured national camp.
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