Right-Wing Leader Yehoshua Shani Criticizes Ofer Winter's Plans for New Party

Yehoshua Shani, chairman of the Valor Forum and a bereaved father, sharply criticized retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter amid talks of Winter forming a new right-wing political party. Shani condemned Winter's intention to announce the party's establishment in the coming days, warning that creating yet another faction would harm the national camp. In a pointed social media post, Shani urged halting efforts to form additional parties, emphasizing that Israel is at a critical juncture and the right wing should not be distracted by "another party, another ego, another split, and another mysterious video like a thriller series trailer." He further criticized Winter's approach, stating that leadership requires responsibility, not dramatic lighting and shadows on a stage, and that the current responsibility is to avoid dividing the national camp. The controversy highlights tensions within the right-wing bloc over political fragmentation ahead of upcoming elections.