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Ongoing Story· Day 11

Rabbi Eli Sadan Defends Ofer Winter, Citing Red Lines Crossed

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HamalPolitics

Rabbi Sadan Backs Winter, Says Netanyahu Needs Him for Right-Wing Government

Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Rabbi Eli Sadan endorsed Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel Party, stating that Winter's success in crossing the electoral threshold is essential for Benjamin Netanyahu to form a "full right-wing government." Sadan refuted reports that he had advised against voting for Winter, clarifying his support for both Winter and Netanyahu's continued premiership. He expressed hope that Winter would pass the threshold, enabling Netanyahu to establish the desired right-wing coalition.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Rabbi Eli Sadan stated Benjamin Netanyahu needs Ofer Winter to form a full right-wing government.
  • Sadan supports Ofer Winter's candidacy and wishes him success in passing the electoral threshold.
  • Sadan denied reports that he advised against voting for Winter.
  • Sadan expressed his desire for Benjamin Netanyahu to continue as prime minister.
  • Sadan leads the Am Israel Party.

Rabbi Eli Sadan, who heads the Am Israel Party, expressed his support for the party's chairman, Ofer Winter, stating that Winter's success in passing the electoral threshold is crucial for Benjamin Netanyahu to form a "full right-wing government." Sadan clarified that he generally avoids intervening in elections but felt compelled to speak out due to reports falsely claiming he advised against voting for Winter.

Sadan stated his belief that Benjamin Netanyahu was an excellent prime minister who did many good things for Israel and that he wishes for him to continue in office. He explained that he had previously refrained from commenting on election matters when approached with various suggestions, trusting Netanyahu's ability to navigate elections successfully. However, upon seeing publications suggesting he opposed Winter's candidacy, Sadan decided to issue a statement.

He explicitly denied telling anyone not to vote for Ofer Winter, wishing him success in passing the electoral threshold. Sadan reiterated his conviction that only with Winter's success would Netanyahu be able to form a "full right-wing government," expressing his hope for this outcome.

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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