Likud Internal Data Shows Netanyahu's Campaign Against Ofer Winter Is Failing

Internal polling and social media metrics within Likud have revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign attacks against reserve brigadier general Ofer Winter are underperforming significantly. Sources within the party told Israel Hayom that social media posts targeting Winter generated only a few thousand likes, a stark contrast to other campaign content that routinely reached tens of thousands of interactions.

Strategic Rethink Amid Right-Wing Backlash

The low engagement figures have sparked serious internal debates regarding the effectiveness of the current electoral strategy against Winter. Party insiders note that Winter consistently polls above the electoral threshold in most surveys, maintaining strong appeal among right-wing voters. Consequently, senior Likud officials acknowledge that the negative campaign may require a major course correction.

"Winter consistently crosses the electoral threshold in almost all polls. His popularity is evident, and we cannot continue with this campaign strategy," senior Likud sources said.

Risks to the Right-Wing Bloc

Political analysts within the right-wing bloc warn that undermining Winter carries severe electoral hazards. Pushing a potential right-wing faction below the threshold risks wasting crucial votes that could otherwise secure a governing majority. Furthermore, weakened right-wing turnout threatens to strengthen the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, potentially bringing Zionist opposition parties closer to the 61-seat threshold.

Likud has officially dismissed the internal criticism as baseless. A party spokesperson stated: "This is absolute fake news and a baseless invention. Winter poses a risk to the right-wing bloc and will lead to the establishment of a left-wing government with Arab parties."