Rabbi Eli Sadan Supports Ofer Vinter's Knesset Bid for Full Right-Wing Government

Rabbi Eli Sadan, head of the Eli preparatory academy, has clarified his stance on Ofer Vinter's political aspirations, contradicting reports that he urged people not to vote for Vinter's "Am Israel" party. Sadan stated that he believes Vinter's success in passing the electoral threshold is crucial for the formation of a complete right-wing government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

This clarification comes despite a recent visit to Sadan's home by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who reportedly aimed to persuade Vinter to withdraw from the Knesset race. Sadan expressed his general desire for Netanyahu to continue as Prime Minister, explaining his previous reluctance to intervene in internal right-wing political disputes.

However, Sadan felt compelled to address the circulating reports. He explicitly denied encouraging anyone to withhold their vote from Vinter, instead wishing him success in crossing the electoral threshold. "I think that only if Ofer Vinter passes the electoral threshold, only then will Bibi have a full right-wing government. That is what I hope will happen," Sadan declared.

Sadan's public statement underscores his belief that Vinter's party achieving representation is a prerequisite for a strong right-wing coalition under Netanyahu's leadership, a position he maintains even after the high-profile visit from the Prime Minister and Smotrich.