Analyst Urges Netanyahu and Winter to Unite Ahead of Elections

Dr. Rami Sadan has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ofer Winter to cease their internal conflict and cooperate politically, just one day before elections. In a video address, Sadan warned that the ongoing dispute within the right-wing bloc is detrimental to all and stressed that leadership bears the primary responsibility for unity.

Sadan highlighted Netanyahu's historical achievements, including his handling of the Oslo Accords, the global economic crisis, vaccine procurement during the pandemic, and the strike in Iran, but asserted that even a leader with such a record must now rise above internal divisions. He urged both Netanyahu and Winter to "join hands" as "brothers" to avoid harming the right-wing's shared political goals and to strengthen the bloc's power.

While advocating for unity among the public and leaders, Sadan also criticized the organization of a recent visit by Netanyahu to Rabbi Eli Sadan. Citing a principle he learned from Netanyahu himself, not to attend a meeting without a predetermined outcome, Sadan stated the visit to "Eili" (as he referred to the location) lacked prior agreement. He revealed he had a "conversation from the helicopter" during the visit's preparations but did not specify with whom or the details of the discussion.

Sadan expressed that the Prime Minister was "humiliated" by the poorly managed visit, emphasizing the need to know in advance who to meet and to have someone familiar with the rabbis involved. He also requested prayers for the full recovery of his brother, Rabbi Eli Sadan, who is suffering from a serious illness, and asked that the rabbi not be bothered with meetings lacking certainty of a positive outcome.