Ofer Winter Responds Forcefully to Netanyahu's Criticism

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized Ofer Winter, head of the 'Am Yisrael' party, shortly after the Sukkot holiday, according to a Channel 13 report by Michael Shemesh. Winter, who is reportedly prepared for personal attacks, billboards, and ongoing campaigns, responded with a strong counter-attack.

The 'Am Yisrael' party issued a statement asserting that three years after October 7th, there has been no decisive victory in Gaza, no voluntary emigration, and no effective governance. The party highlighted rampant crime, hundreds of thousands of illegal weapons in circulation, completely breached borders, and a lack of personal security, attributing these issues to a persistent flawed strategic concept.

The party's statement declared that the people of Israel yearn for brave and determined leadership focused on achieving a decisive outcome. They called for leadership that would integrate Haredim into the IDF meaningfully, rather than making deals with figures like Goldknopf. The statement concluded by emphasizing that it is time for a decisive approach, without flawed concepts or excuses, and that it is "Winter's time."