Netanyahu Urges Voters to Shun Winter's Party, Citing Poll
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged supporters of the Am Israel party not to vote for the party's leader, Ofer Winter, during a TV interview. Netanyahu presented a document claiming 80% of Winter's supporters want him as prime minister and warned that a vote for Winter could harm the right-wing bloc. He emphasized a critical diplomatic and security window, referencing U.S. President Donald Trump, and cautioned against risking Israel's future.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu urged supporters of Ofer Winter's Am Israel party not to vote for them.
- Netanyahu presented a document claiming 80% of Am Israel voters want him as prime minister.
- He warned that voting for Winter could hinder the formation of a government led by himself.
- Netanyahu cited a critical diplomatic and security opportunity, referencing U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The Prime Minister cautioned voters against gambling with Israel's fate.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly appealed to supporters of the Am Israel party, led by retired General Ofer Winter, urging them not to vote for the new party. During an interview on the "Patriots" program, Netanyahu claimed that a vote for Winter would not help form a government led by him and could harm the right-wing bloc.
Netanyahu presented a document during the broadcast, stating it showed 80% of Am Israel voters want him as the next prime minister. He accused Winter of misleading his supporters, asserting that Winter does not want Netanyahu as premier and has consistently attacked him and the Likud party. Netanyahu recalled Winter previously stating his recommendation for Netanyahu was a "mistake."
"Whoever wants me as prime minister, do not vote for Winter, vote for me," Netanyahu declared, appealing to the voters' conscience and warning against new saviors. He framed the election in the context of a critical diplomatic and security window, referencing support from U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu stressed the historic opportunity to neutralize the threat from Iran, warning that failing to secure an additional mandate could lead to "crying for generations."
Concluding his appeal, Netanyahu issued a direct warning: "Do not gamble with Israel's fate."
