Ofer Winter Submits Independent List, Drawing Criticism From Right-Wing Leaders
Ofer Winter officially submitted the electoral list for his party, 'Amcha Israel,' on Monday, positioning himself in the first spot. The list includes Arab-Christian activist Yosef Haddad in second place, journalist Netali Sham-Tov third, lawyer Eran Ben-Ari fourth, and former Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum fifth. The party requested the Hebrew letter 'ך' for its ballot designation.
Winter's decision to run independently effectively closed the door on potential mergers with other parties within the right-wing bloc. This move has sparked criticism from senior figures in those parties.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed regret over Winter's choice, stating, "We regret Ofer Winter's decision to run independently and gamble on the future of right-wing rule and the State of Israel." Smotrich added that Winter's refusal to unite casts a "heavy shadow" over his judgment and the credibility of his promise to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister.
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