Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter Launches New Right-Wing Party with Hardline Stance on Palestinian Issue

Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter announced the formation of a new right-wing political movement during a special event held at the Shiloh complex in Jerusalem. Winter framed the upcoming election as a referendum on the future character of the Israeli military and the nation’s approach to key challenges such as integrating ultra-Orthodox Jews, connecting with the Arab sector, judicial reform, and combating crime in the Negev and Galilee. He also emphasized the fight against antisemitism and the need for new leadership following the events of October 7.

Winter shared his personal background as a descendant of Hungarian Holocaust survivors and recounted his military service in elite IDF units including Sayeret Matkal, Maglan, Duvdevan, and the Givati Brigade. He criticized the flawed policies that led to the October 2023 Sukkot attacks and pledged to prioritize national security and support for soldiers.

Regarding the Palestinian issue, Winter declared unequivocally that "there will never be a Palestinian state here," advocating for "transfer" as the sole solution in Gaza. He warned that any enemy initiating war would face severe territorial consequences, stressing that Israeli soldiers’ lives take precedence over enemy civilians, which he described as the true moral stance.

Winter officially named the new party "Amcha Israel" and introduced key members including Joseph Hadad, an international advocate for Israel, and journalist Netali Shem Tov. He concluded his speech with a prayer for the people of Israel and invited Hadad to the stage, signaling the party’s intent to serve the nation from a place of love for the land and Jewish tradition within the right-wing camp.

The party launch comes ahead of the October 27 elections, positioning itself as a fresh force aiming to reshape Israel’s political and security landscape.