Rabbi Eli Sadan Backs Ofer Winter's Candidacy Despite Right-Wing Bloc Concerns
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Rabbi Eli Sadan confirmed he supports Ofer Winter's political candidacy, despite concerns raised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich. The leaders presented Sadan with poll data suggesting Winter's run could harm the right-wing bloc by splitting votes and preventing parties from passing the electoral threshold. Sadan stated Winter's success is necessary for a full right-wing government.
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- Rabbi Eli Sadan supports Ofer Winter's political bid, contrary to some reports.
- Netanyahu and Smotrich presented Sadan with polls showing risks to the right-wing bloc.
- Concerns were raised about vote splitting among small right-wing parties.
- Sadan believes Winter's success is crucial for a strong right-wing government.
- Polls also reflected the Arab community's political awakening and Gantz's withdrawal.
Rabbi Eli Sadan has clarified that he did not ask his student, Ofer Winter, to withdraw from the political race, stating, "I am not saying not to vote for Winter, I wish him success, only then will there be a full right-wing government." Sadan's statement came after a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chairman of the Religious Zionism party Bezalel Smotrich at the Eli Pre-Military Academy.
During the meeting, Netanyahu and Smotrich presented Sadan with worrying internal poll data. They expressed concern that a proliferation of small right-wing parties, which are not expected to pass the electoral threshold, could lead to a significant loss of mandates for the right-wing bloc. Sources close to the matter indicated a notable discrepancy between internal and publicly released polls.
Additional concerning data presented included the political awakening in the Arab community, which is expected to raise the electoral threshold, and Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the race. It was argued that Gantz's departure has optimized the electoral standing of the left-wing bloc, while the right faces potential difficulties in forming a government due to the number of parties. Netanyahu and Smotrich also reportedly highlighted upcoming dramatic political developments, emphasizing the importance of establishing a stable right-wing government.
Sadan's clarification aims to counter reports suggesting he advised against voting for Winter due to concerns about him failing to pass the electoral threshold. He reiterated his support for Winter's candidacy, believing it is essential for the formation of a strong right-wing government.
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