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Israeli Party Leader Vows to Run Until Election, Despite Polls
Ofer Vinter, chairman of the Am Echad Yisrael party, declared his party will run in the elections regardless of poll results, which show them below the threshold. He intends to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for Prime Minister, but only if his party's demands for decisive action in Gaza and other issues are met.
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What happened
- 01Ofer Vinter's Am Echad Yisrael party will run in elections despite low poll numbers.
- 02Vinter intends to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for Prime Minister, but conditionally.
- 03The party demands decisive action in Gaza and other key policy changes.
- 04Vinter ruled out a coalition with Yair Golan but not with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 05He believes his party strengthens the right and offers necessary change.
- 06Vinter stated his party will not join a government if its demands are unmet.
Vinter ruled out sitting with Yair Golan but left the door open for cooperation with ultra-Orthodox parties if they don't hold the balance of power. He believes his party strengthens the right and represents a necessary change.
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