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Rabbi Backs Winter's Party After Netanyahu's Failed Bid to Sway Him
Rabbi Eli Sadan publicly endorsed Ofer Winter's party, countering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to convince Winter to withdraw before the upcoming elections.
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What happened
- 01Rabbi Eli Sadan endorsed Ofer Winter's party, opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu's withdrawal efforts.
- 02Sadan stated Winter's party must pass the threshold for a "full right-wing government."
- 03Netanyahu and Smotrich met with Sadan last week to pressure Winter.
- 04Winter previously threatened to blame Netanyahu if his party fails to pass the threshold.
- 05Recent polls show Winter's party close to, but not over, the electoral threshold.
Sadan believes Winter's party passing the electoral threshold is essential for forming a "full right-wing government." Netanyahu and Smotrich had met with Sadan to pressure Winter, but these attempts have failed. Winter's party has been polling just below the electoral threshold.
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