Likud officials push Netanyahu to reserve spot for Yoseph Haddad amid Ofer Winter party concerns
Likud officials fear that a new right-wing party led by Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter could split the bloc’s vote, particularly if it fails to cross the electoral threshold.
Senior Likud officials are urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reserve a spot for Yoseph Haddad on the party's Knesset list, as concerns arise that Haddad may join a new political faction led by Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter. This move aims to prevent Haddad from strengthening a party that could compete for the same voter base, according to party insiders.
Haddad is reportedly in discussions about forming a new party, "Brave Israel," alongside Winter, who is working towards establishing an independent political platform. Haddad has previously expressed his intention to enter politics, while Winter plans to announce the creation of his party soon. The Likud worries that a party led by Winter could siphon votes away from them and other right-wing parties, failing to meet the electoral threshold and thus weakening the entire bloc.
Recent polls suggest that a party led by Winter could attract support from existing right-wing parties, posing a significant challenge to the Likud's position.
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