Ofer Winter
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ofer Winter, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rising Electoral Threshold Threatens Small Parties Ahead of Israel's 2026 Knesset Elections
The Taub Center warns that Israel's growing voter population will raise the electoral threshold for the 2026 Knesset elections, threatening small parties' chances to enter parliam…
Right-Wing Bloc Holds 62 Seats as Likud Strengthens to 33 in New Poll
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc with 62 Knesset seats, Likud rising to 33, and Netanyahu leading as preferred prime minister with 54%.
Most Voters of Zalicha and Gantz Prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister
A poll shows that most voters of smaller parties, including those supporting Yaron Zalicha and Benny Gantz, prefer Benjamin Netanyahu over Gadi Eizenkot for prime minister, with N…
Netanyahu Holds Strong Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot Among Small Party Voters for Prime Minister
A poll among undecided voters and small party supporters in Israel shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading Gadi Eizenkot by a wide margin as the preferred prime minister c…
Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…
Pro-Palestinian Group Files Criminal Complaint in Vietnam Against CEO of Israeli Right-Wing NGO
A Belgian pro-Palestinian group filed a criminal complaint in Vietnam against Matan Gerfi, CEO of Israeli NGO Im Tirtzu, accusing him of war crimes and incitement to genocide duri…
Moshe Kahlon Predicts Naftali Bennett or Avigdor Lieberman as Next Israeli Prime Minister
Moshe Kahlon forecasts that if the Zionist change bloc wins 61 seats, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman will unite to form a rotation government, potentially including Gadi Ei…
Israel Katz Marginalized as Defense Minister Amid Political Struggles and Public Clashes
Israel Katz faces marginalization as Defense Minister under Netanyahu's shadow, focusing on political maneuvering and public clashes with the military. His controversial actions a…
New Poll Shows No Clear Majority in Israeli Political Blocs Ahead of Elections
A new Israel Hayom poll shows no political bloc has a majority to form a government, with Likud leading at 23 seats and Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" close behind at 22. Several parti…
New Right-Wing Parties Vie for Disillusioned Voters Ahead of Israeli Elections
Several new right-wing parties, including those led by Yoaz Hendel and Hili Tropper, Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, and potentially Ofer Winter, are competing to attract disillus…
Off-Duty Brigadier General Ofer Winter Explores Independent Party with New Faces for 2026 Elections
Retired brigadier general Ofer Winter is exploring an independent run in Israel's 2026 elections, contacting notable figures like Lali Deri and Menachem Kalmanzon to form a new pa…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Vows to Continue Promoting Haredi IDF Integration After Attack
Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem as Extremists Protest Haredi IDF Recruitment Event
Extremist protesters in Jerusalem clashed with attendees at a Haredi IDF recruitment event, leading to violent incidents and police intervention. Retired Brigadier General Ofer Wi…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Attacked by Extremist Haredi Protesters After Jerusalem Lecture
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter was attacked by extremist Haredi protesters after a Jerusalem lecture promoting Haredi integration into the IDF. Winter condemned the radical…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Predicts Gadi Eizenkot as Next Israeli Prime Minister
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter predicts Gadi Eizenkot would become Israel's prime minister if elections were held tomorrow, citing challenges facing Netanyahu's right-wing…
Mendel Rata Attacked During Jerusalem Yerushalmi Faction Protest Near Haredi Recruitment Fair
Mendel Rata was assaulted by Yerushalmi faction protesters during a demonstration outside a Haredi recruitment fair in Jerusalem, with police intervening to prevent further violen…
Aryeh Deri’s Shas Hits Record Low in Poll Amid Political Shifts in Israel
Aryeh Deri’s Shas party hits a record low of seven Knesset seats in polls, influenced by military exemption controversies. Potential Ra’am-Segalovich alliance may reshape Arab-Jew…
West Bank Council Backs IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot Amid Controversial Dismissal
The Yesha Council fully supports IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot following Defense Minister Yoav Kitz's controversial live dismissal announcement. The council praised Blot's le…
IDF Officials Reject Defense Minister Katz’s Call to Remove Central Command Chief Avi Blot
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans to remove IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot, prompting sharp criticism from military officials and local leaders who support Blot. Th…
Likud and Yisrael Sheli Lead as Bennett and Golan Lose Support in New Poll
A Kan News poll shows Likud and Yisrael Sheli each gaining 23 Knesset seats, while Naftali Bennett's Beyachad and Yair Golan's Democrats lose seats. New right-wing parties led by…
Netanyahu and Eizenkot Tie at 23 Seats Each in Latest Israeli Poll
A Kan News poll shows Netanyahu's Likud and Eizenkot's Yashar tied at 23 Knesset seats each, with Bennett's party declining. Netanyahu leads in prime minister suitability, and 45%…
Rabbi Avraham Zarviv Declines Senior Role in Religious Zionism Party Citing Desire to Remain Apolitical
Rabbi Avraham Zarviv declined an offer from Religious Zionism party leader Bezalel Smotrich to join the Knesset list and serve as a minister. Zarviv prefers to remain apolitical a…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Calls for Initiative and Faith Amid Ongoing Security Challenges
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter urged Israel to maintain initiative and faith amid ongoing security challenges, praising the military's efforts and emphasizing reliance on b…
New Political Bloc Between Netanyahu and Opposition Nears Decisive Moment Ahead of Israeli Elections
As Israel’s election approaches, a new political bloc between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition is forming, with key figures like Gilad Erdan and Ofer Winter considering indepen…
Religious Zionism Faces Political and Cultural Divides Ahead of Israeli Elections
The Religious Zionism party faces significant political and cultural challenges as it finalizes its Knesset list, including internal community splits and voter dispersion across m…
Likud Insider Compares Military Chief Winter to Politician Silman Ahead of Elections
A Likud insider compared military chief Ofer Winter to politician Ayelet Silman, highlighting their impactful resignations and questioning if they will unite to support Netanyahu…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Condemns Yair Golan's Comments on Israel
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter condemned Yair Golan's claim that Israel kills babies, warning that a future government led by Golan and former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot would…
Ofer Winter Plans New Nationwide Party as Gilad Erdan Threatens Libel Suit Against Broadcaster
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter plans to form a new nationwide party, rejecting alliance with the Religious Zionist Party. Meanwhile, Gilad Erdan prepares to launch his own…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Questions IDF Deterrence After Terror Attack
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter criticized the IDF for not demolishing terrorists' homes days after a deadly attack near Gilead, questioning the military's deterrence effect…
Netanyahu Pushes for Unity as Ofer Winter Fails to Pass Electoral Threshold
Prime Minister Netanyahu is mediating between Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich and Ofer Winter, who plans to run separately but fails to pass the electoral threshold. Net…
Netanyahu Plans to Unite Right-Wing Parties Ahead of Elections, Joseph Hadad Emerges as Key Candidate
Prime Minister Netanyahu is working to unite smaller right-wing parties into four lists to avoid vote loss ahead of elections, while Joseph Hadad emerges as a leading candidate fo…
Retired IDF Commander Ofer Winter Responds to Criticism Over Tisha B'Av Message
Retired IDF Brigadier General Ofer Winter responded to criticism after an official IDF Tisha B'Av message sparked debate about religion's role in the military. Winter defended his…
Ayelet Shaked Meets Key Figures in Bid to Reunify Political Forces Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ayelet Shaked has met with Yuli Edelstein, Benny Gantz, and Dedi Simchi to discuss uniting political factions ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections to avoid vote splitting. The talk…
New Right-Wing Parties Emerge Ahead of Israeli Elections, Shaping Political Landscape
Ahead of Israel's elections, new right-wing and centrist parties are forming through intense negotiations involving key politicians, potentially reshaping the political map. Moran…
Former Jewish Home Leaders Launch New Political Initiative for National-Religious Community
About 200 activists from the Jewish Home and national-religious sectors met in Nahalim to discuss forming a new political home due to dissatisfaction with current representation…
Netanyahu Condemns Gadi Eizenkot's Comparison of Yosef Hadad to Mansour Abbas as 'Terrible'
Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Gadi Eizenkot's comparison of Yosef Hadad to Mansour Abbas as "terrible," emphasizing Hadad's service to Israel versus Abbas's support for Hamas…
Religious Zionist Activists Hold First Political Conference with Ofer Winter Amid Party Crisis
Veteran activists from the Jewish Home party are convening a political conference with Ofer Winter on Sunday in Nehalim to address dissatisfaction within the Religious Zionist cam…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party Surpasses Likud in New Israeli Poll
A Kan News poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 23. Opposition blocs hold a majority, with key scenarios affecting coali…
Kantar Poll Shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Gains at Bennett's Expense, Smotrich at Five Seats, Trooper Fails Threshold
A Kantar poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leads with 24 seats, Likud follows with 23, while Bennett's party declines. The coalition bloc holds 52 seats against 58 for anti-…
Israel Sets October 27 Election Amid Right-Wing Party Shifts and Strategic Moves
Israel has set its next election for October 27 amid major shifts in right-wing party alliances, with Likud reconsidering partnerships and new parties emerging. Polls show Gadi Ei…
Former IDF Commander Ofer Winter Plans New Right-Wing Party Ahead of Elections
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter plans to run in Israel's next elections by forming a new right-wing party with fresh faces, rejecting offers from existing parties. He aims t…
Ofer Winter Emerges as a Tough New Military Leader Israel's Enemies Should Fear
Ofer Winter, a former IDF commander known for his tough and pragmatic military approach, is emerging as a new leader Israel’s enemies should fear. Following the October 7 attacks…
Gadi Eisenkot Says Shas Could Join Next Israeli Government With Conditions
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot said Shas could join Israel's next government if it accepts key principles, including military conscription. He praised Shas's integration and Aryeh…
Ofer Winter Reveals Major Disagreement with Gadi Eizenkot Despite Personal Respect
Ofer Winter honors Gadi Eizenkot's sacrifices but strongly disagrees with his professional and ideological stance, pledging to continue their debate.
Liberal Religious Zionism Votes Fall Short of Expectations Ahead of Israeli Elections
Contrary to media claims, the liberal religious Zionist sector in Israel holds only about one Knesset seat worth of votes, not five. Despite numerous candidates targeting this gro…
Likud and Yashar Parties Tie at 23 Seats Each in New Israeli Election Poll
A recent poll shows Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party tied at 23 seats each, with Eisenkot leading Netanyahu in prime minister suitability. Naftali Bennett's party holds 16 s…
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter Plans Independent Political Run, Rejects Joining Religious Zionism Party
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter announced he will run independently in Israeli politics, rejecting joining the Religious Zionism party to appeal to a broader electorate.
Right-Wing Israeli Politicians Explore New Party Alliances Ahead of Elections
Yuli Edelstein leaves Likud to form a new right-wing party with Ayelet Shaked, focusing on equal burden sharing and excluding Arab parties. Gilad Erdan also explores a unifying ri…
