Netanyahu's Appeal to Rabbis in an Attempt to Get Ofer Winter to Withdraw

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According to Behadrei Haredim, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this morning with Rabbi BNihu Shmuelly, who is considered a rabbi with influence over Ofer Winter. Following the conversation, Winter met with Rabbi Shmuelly and made clear that he gives him his full support.

According to N12, Rabbi Shmuelly refused to meet with Netanyahu, and the approach to Rabbi David Abuhatzira also did not lead to the desired result. According to Arutz Sheva, Netanyahu's associates worked with Rabbi Abuhatzira, who expressed support for Winter's continued candidacy.