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Ofer Winter Expresses Doubt Over Netanyahu Endorsement Amid Election Pressure
Ofer Winter, chairman of Am Ech Israel, expressed doubt about his earlier endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister, sparking criticism from Likud. Despite pressure from Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich to withdraw from the Knesset race, Winter has not changed his stance.
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What happened
- 01Ofer Winter expressed doubt about his initial endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister.
- 02Likud criticized Winter's remarks, warning he might divert right-wing votes to political rivals.
- 03Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are pressuring Winter to withdraw from the election.
- 04Winter stated he has no intention of switching political sides despite facing attacks.
- 05Am Ech Israel's failure to pass the electoral threshold is a concern for the right-wing bloc.
- 06Winter previously promised to withdraw if his candidacy risked the right-wing bloc's success.
Likud fears Winter's party may not pass the electoral threshold, potentially harming the right-wing bloc's chances in the upcoming elections.
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