Shaul Meridor: Ofer Winter tried to convince Netanyahu not to enter Gaza

Shaul Meridor claims that Ofer Winter tried to convince Prime Minister Netanyahu not to enter Gaza, contrary to his aggressive image. Meridor adds that Winter has no real political influence and is irrelevant to the composition of the next government.

Shaul Meridor, a media personality and political commentator, takes aim at Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter and claims that behind his aggressive image lies a completely different picture. According to Meridor, Winter tried to prevent the maneuver in Gaza and convince Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to enter the Strip. Meridor pointed out a contradiction between this conduct and the messages Winter is currently conveying, in which he presents himself as the most aggressive figure. Meridor then moved to the political arena and argued that despite Winter's statements, he currently has no real ability to influence the composition of the next government. According to him, Winter is not close to achieving 61 seats and is irrelevant to anything. The article notes two concerns for Netanyahu regarding Winter: one, that Winter will not pass the electoral threshold and will waste right-wing votes; the other, that his loyalty to the right is questionable.