Netanyahu's Bid to Sway Candidate Fails as Rabbis Decline to Intervene
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked rabbis to convince Ofer Winter to drop out of the election race, fearing vote loss for the right-wing bloc. Both Rabbi Benayahu Shmueli and Rabbi David Abuhatzeira declined to intervene. Abuhatzeira even expressed support for Winter's candidacy, seeing him as a hopeful figure for the right. These attempts occurred late in the campaign amid concerns about vote splitting.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought rabbis' help to remove Ofer Winter from the election race.
- Rabbi Benayahu Shmueli refused to pressure Ofer Winter to withdraw from the election.
- Rabbi David Abuhatzeira also declined to influence Winter's decision to stay in the race.
- Netanyahu feared Winter's candidacy would cost the right-wing bloc crucial votes.
- Abuhatzeira reportedly supported Winter, calling him a "wave of hope" for the right.
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