Tropper in first interview: "Winter chose the side of draft-dodging and Netanyahu"

Hili Tropper, in his first interview since joining the "Yashar!" party, attacks Ofer Winter for his decision to join Netanyahu's government, accusing him of choosing the side of the draft-dodgers. Tropper allays concerns about defections in his ranks and emphasizes his faction members' commitment to the shared path, while criticizing recent polls and warning against hysteria.

Hili Tropper, in his first interview since dissolving his partnership with Hendel and joining the "Yashar!" party led by Gadi Eisenkot, sharply attacks Ofer Winter. Tropper accuses Winter of "choosing the side of draft-dodging" by deciding to sit in the next government with Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he claims has legitimized and enabled draft-dodging from military service. Tropper addresses concerns about defections in his party, similar to the precedents of Shikli and Silman, and emphasizes that his faction members have "clear codes of partnership and commitment" and that it is an ethical matter. He also refers to recent polls showing a decline in the anti-coalition bloc, calling not to fall into hysteria, while noting that Netanyahu faces a major challenge with three parties to his right. The full interview will be published tomorrow in the "Yedioth Ahronoth" supplement.