Am Israel Party Leader Ofer Winter Refuses to Yield on Haredi Draft, Sovereignty
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, declared he will not compromise on Haredi conscription or applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. He stated that a right-wing government cannot be formed without his party, criticizing current right-wing leaders. Winter also called for the annulment of the Oslo Accords and full sovereignty in the disputed territories.
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- Ofer Winter refuses to compromise on Haredi draft and sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
- Winter believes a right-wing government is impossible without his Am Israel party.
- He called for the annulment of the Oslo Accords and full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
- Winter criticized Smotrich for concessions made to Haredim on conscription and appointments.
- He stated he would not consider Goldnopf a partner for a 61-seat majority government.
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, stated in an interview with 103FM that he will not compromise on his stance regarding the conscription of Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) and the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. He likened the pressure to concede on these issues to being offered a billion dollars instead of fasting on Yom Kippur, emphasizing his commitment to his principles.
Winter asserted that his party represents the true right-wing ideology, focused on decisive action and strategic victory for Israel, which he believes can only be achieved with like-minded individuals. He explicitly rejected any prerequisite for forming a right-wing government that includes an exemption for Haredim from military service, stating, "This will not happen." He also declared he would not consider Goldnopf a partner for a 61-seat majority government, calling for an end to personal feuds and a focus on the needs of the Israeli people.
He criticized the current political landscape, labeling the idea of a "left-wing government with Bament 2" as a major lie. Winter argued that without the Am Israel party, a right-wing government cannot be formed, predicting the rise of a government led by Eizenkot, Abbas, and Yair Golan if his party is not present. He believes the public is tired of empty slogans and lies, especially after a prolonged and difficult war.
Winter further elaborated on his definition of the right-wing as being connected to Jewish tradition, uncompromising on security, and committed to the Land of Israel. He advocated for the full application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the annulment of the Oslo Accords, which he described as a vision for the destruction of the Israeli people and state.
He also took aim at Bezalel Smotrich, accusing him of conceding to Haredim not only on conscription but also on appointments of city rabbis. While acknowledging Smotrich's positive actions in Judea and Samaria, Winter suggested there were other areas where he fell short.
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