Yashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza
Shaul Meridor claims Ofer Winter secretly lobbied cabinet members and Netanyahu against the Gaza ground invasion, alleging a contrast with his hawkish public image.
Shaul Meridor, a member of Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, asserted that Ofer Winter attempted to obstruct Israel from launching a ground operation in Gaza following the Hamas attack on October 7. Meridor alleged that Winter, who served as a reservist Brigadier General in the IDF prior to entering politics, approached cabinet officials in the aftermath of the conflict and lobbied against the ground campaign.
Meridor further claimed that Winter attempted to dissuade Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from proceeding with the military operation. Despite his recent claims of being an "offensive-minded" figure, Meridor stated that Winter currently lacks the ability to sway the composition of the upcoming government, as the Yashar party holds only 61 seats and is far from securing the necessary 61 seats needed to influence Netanyahu's government.
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