Winter Slams Netanyahu and Smotrich Over Pressure to Withdraw from Election

Amcha Yisrael party leader Ofer Winter accused the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of running an "ugly" campaign after they met his rabbi to urge him to exit the race.

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amcha Yisrael party, launched a sharp attack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Bezalel Smotrich, as reported by JDN and The Jerusalem Post. Winter accused the two of waging an ugly and unethical campaign after they visited his rabbi in an attempt to pressure him into withdrawing from the Knesset election.

Winter stated that his party was formed to offer an alternative for the Israeli right, emphasizing that he intends to remain in the race until the end.

Further details regarding the meeting or responses from Netanyahu and Smotrich have not yet been released.