Winter Claims Millions Spent to Harm New Party, Urges Supporters to Vote
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party, claimed at a campaign event that tens of millions of shekels were spent to harm his party. He urged supporters not to be afraid and to vote, stating "we are the masses." The party held its closing event in Jerusalem after six weeks of campaigning, including numerous gatherings and tours across Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Winter claimed tens of millions of shekels were spent to damage his "Amcha Yisrael" party's campaign.
- Winter urged undecided voters not to be afraid and to vote, stating "we are the masses."
- The "Amcha Yisrael" party held its closing campaign event in Jerusalem.
- Winter alleged "veteran forces" are trying to prevent new parties from entering politics.
- The party has conducted over 250 home gatherings and 100 field tours in six weeks.
Ofer Winter, chairman of the newly formed "Amcha Yisrael" party, claimed at the party's closing campaign event in Jerusalem that tens of millions of shekels have been invested in attempts to damage his campaign. Addressing supporters at the Cinema City venue on Sunday, Winter stated that "veteran forces in the political system" are trying to prevent new people from entering the arena.
Winter alleged that these efforts included approaching people at their homes, synagogues, and children's bus stops, all because, he asserted, "they are afraid." He vowed that the party would not surrender to what he described as a "ugly and violent smear campaign," stating that the attempts were not to crush the party, but to crush the hope of the people of Israel. Winter urged supporters to remain strong and continue with full force until victory.
Speaking to undecided voters, Winter acknowledged hearing concerns that might shake their confidence. He reassured them, "We are the masses. We see in the polls the data of hundreds of thousands who want to vote for us." He encouraged them to "not be afraid" and to "follow your hearts," predicting that a large turnout would make Amcha Yisrael a significant party capable of bringing about desired change.
The event marked the culmination of the party's six-week campaign since its announcement, during which they held over 250 home gatherings, 12 large conferences, and 100 field tours across the country. Winter and other party members met thousands of Israelis during these tours.
