The dilemma around Winter and the battle for the right: How is Likud preparing for elections?

Ariel Idan speaks with Moti Kastel, head of the political desk of Channel 14, about Netanyahu and Likud's campaign strategy ahead of the elections. Kastel reveals the internal debate around Ofer Winter: whether to attack him, strengthen him, or try to prevent wasted votes. Additionally, the campaign in the shadow of Netanyahu's trial, the multitude of right-wing parties, and the electoral threshold that could change the political picture are discussed.

In this podcast episode, Ariel Idan hosts Moti Kastel, head of the political desk of Channel 14, for an analysis of Likud's election strategy under Benjamin Netanyahu. Kastel reveals the central dilemma surrounding Ofer Winter, a potential candidate who may split right-wing votes. The internal debate within Likud concerns whether to attack Winter, try to strengthen him, or act to prevent wasted votes. Additionally, the campaign conducted in the shadow of Netanyahu's trial, the multitude of parties in the right-wing bloc, and the electoral threshold that could upend all calculations are discussed. The episode provides a glimpse into Likud's political strategy and the fear of vote splitting that could weaken the bloc.

The dilemma around Winter and the battle for the right: How is Likud preparing for elections?