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Winter's Party Faces Controversy Over Candidate's Past Statements
The 'Am Israel' party, led by Ofer Winter, is facing controversy over past statements made by candidate Netali Sham Tov, who is ranked third on its list.
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What happened
- 01Netali Sham Tov, third on Ofer Winter's 'Am Israel' party list, faces scrutiny over past left-leaning statements.
- 02Sham Tov's writings include criticism of West Bank bus segregation and remarks on the Elor Azaria incident.
- 03She questioned civilian presence in Gaza during Operation "Shield and Arrow" and the use of human shields.
- 04Sham Tov is also associated with the "Movement for Public Journalism," which receives funding from the New Israel Fund.
- 05The 'Am Israel' party defended Sham Tov, calling her a "woman of the right."
"Srugim" revealed tweets and articles where Sham Tov expressed views considered left-leaning, including criticism of West Bank bus segregation and remarks during the Elor Azaria incident. She also questioned civilian casualties in Gaza during Operation "Shield and Arrow." The party defended Sham Tov, asserting she is a woman of the right who has long held her positions.
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