Ofer Winter Rejects Pressure to Withdraw from Knesset Race

Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Amcha Israel' party, has publicly responded for a second time to alleged attempts by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to persuade rabbis to convince him to withdraw from the Knesset election race. Winter stated that unlike Smotrich, who he claims capitulates to Haredi Knesset members, he will not yield to such pressures if elected.

Winter declared that his party, 'Amcha Israel,' will not allow the current situation to persist, emphasizing a commitment to those who serve in the military over what he described as the "Haredi establishment." He asserted, "Whoever serves will receive more, and whoever does not, will not." He also indicated that his party is dedicated to changing what he called the "celebration and schemes of the establishment" that have been prevalent for years.

Winter further elaborated that his party seeks to join a broad, right-wing Zionist government capable of passing their proposed "Servicemembers Law." He stressed that the needs of soldiers, who are "torn under the burden," are a top priority. He concluded by stating that 'Amcha Israel' will end the "closed cartel" of parties that he believes prioritize operatives and harm Torah scholars, calling this their most important election promise.