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Netanyahu Warns Smotrich, Ben-Gvir That Ofer Winter Is Threat to Right-Wing Bloc
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By אברהם פריינד
First reported by Now 14 · 11 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu held a secret meeting with ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, warning them that Ofer Winter's new party is a "danger to the right-wing bloc" and could cost votes. Winter criticized the meeting, accusing the leaders of focusing on blocking his party instead of national security issues.
- 01Netanyahu warned ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir that Ofer Winter's party threatens the right-wing bloc.
- 02The Prime Minister believes Winter's party will not pass the electoral threshold and will "burn votes."
- 03Winter criticized the meeting, stating leaders should focus on security, not political maneuvering.
- 04Winter vowed his party would succeed and bring new leadership to Israel.
- 05The secret meeting aimed to coordinate political moves ahead of upcoming elections.
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