Right-Wing Leader Gilad Erdan Rejects Partnership with Ofer Winter Over Government Stance

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba

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Gilad Erdan rejects a political partnership with Ofer Winter due to Winter's readiness to join a narrow Netanyahu-led government, while Netanyahu fears Winter's entry could weaken the right-wing bloc in the Knesset.

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Ofer Winter and Gilad Erdan met four times to discuss uniting their parties.
The main dispute is Winter's willingness to join a narrow Netanyahu government, which Erdan opposes.
Erdan said Winter's stance prevents any partnership between them.
Erdan emphasized he did not form his party to support any specific prime minister.
Netanyahu reportedly fears Winter's political run could split the right-wing bloc.
Netanyahu warns Winter's candidacy might cause a critical loss of Knesset seats for the right.

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Ofer Winter and Gilad Erdan have met four times in recent months to explore a potential merger between their political parties, according to a report by Kan News on Thursday. The main disagreement between them centers on Winter's willingness to join a narrow government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if no broader alternative emerges, while Erdan refuses to accept such a limited government for any side.

Erdan addressed the issue on Reshet Bet radio, stating, "Ofer Winter is a right-wing man and I thought cooperation was possible, but once he says he will join a narrow government of the Prime Minister and the ultra-Orthodox in any case, there can be no partnership. I did not establish the Unity Party for this or that Prime Minister." He also acknowledged that "in the end, Netanyahu decides."

Additionally, i24NEWS reported on Wednesday that Netanyahu is concerned about Winter's entry into politics. According to journalist Amiel Yerachy, Netanyahu privately warns that Winter's candidacy could severely harm the right-wing bloc and lead to a critical loss of seats in the Knesset.

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