Rabbi Eli Sadan Backs Winter's Knesset Run Despite Netanyahu's Warnings
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged Rabbi Eli Sadan to convince Ofer Winter to withdraw from the Knesset race, citing poll data suggesting vote loss for the right-wing bloc. Rabbi Sadan refused their request, stating his continued support for Winter's candidacy, believing it necessary for a strong right-wing government. Winter's party must pass the electoral threshold for his candidacy to be effective.
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- Rabbi Eli Sadan is supporting Ofer Winter's Knesset candidacy despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's concerns.
- Netanyahu and Smotrich presented polls to Rabbi Sadan warning of lost right-wing votes.
- Rabbi Sadan stated he wishes Winter success in passing the electoral threshold.
- The meeting took place in the settlement of Ali.
- Rabbi Sadan believes Winter's success is needed for a full right-wing government.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met with Rabbi Eli Sadan in the settlement of Ali in an effort to persuade him to convince Ofer Winter to withdraw from the Knesset race. During the meeting, Netanyahu and Smotrich presented polls to Rabbi Sadan, which they claimed indicated a risk of lost votes for the right-wing bloc if Winter's party fails to pass the electoral threshold. The two asked the rabbi to use his influence over Winter to convince him to withdraw his candidacy. However, Rabbi Sadan did not agree to the request and clarified that he continues to support Winter's bid. "I did not say not to vote for Winter, I wish him success in passing, only then will there be a full right-wing government," Rabbi Sadan stated.
