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Netanyahu Slams Political Rival Winter, Comparing Him to Bennett
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a sharp political attack against Ofer Winter, the chairman of the Am Echad Yisrael party, comparing him to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The confrontation escalated on Saturday, 10 October 2026, after Winter made dismissive remarks about Netanyahu during a television interview.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video attacking political rival Ofer Winter, calling him "Bennett Two."
- 02The political clash escalated after Ofer Winter made dismissive remarks about Netanyahu in a television interview.
- 03Winter stated that he does not work for any individual and that joining a government depends on policy advancement.
- 04Winter rejected supporting a narrow government led by Gadi Eisenkot, calling the prospect dangerous for Israel.
- 05Netanyahu warned right-wing voters that Winter's party could betray right-wing principles and redirect votes to the left.
- 06The Prime Minister alleged that senior figures within Winter's Am Echad Yisrael party support a Palestinian state.
- 07Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to support Likud instead of Winter's party when it comes to the fate of Israel.
In his interview, Winter stated "Let Bibi jump on me" and declared that he does not work for any specific individual. He asserted that his party's participation in any future government would depend entirely on the advancement of its policies. Winter also rejected the idea of supporting a narrow government led by Gadi Eisenkot, describing such a scenario as dangerous for Israel.
In response, Netanyahu released a video labeling Winter as "Bennett Two" and claiming he is under pressure. Netanyahu warned right-wing voters that Winter could repeat Bennett's political trajectory by redirecting right-wing votes to form a different government. He also alleged that senior figures in Winter's party support the establishment of a Palestinian state and urged voters to support Likud.
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