Yosef Haddad

New Party Leader Warns Likud Attacks Will Boost Right-Wing Votes

Yosef Haddad of the "Am Israel" party warned that Likud's efforts to undermine his party will strengthen the right-wing bloc. Senior Likud figures confirmed a strategy to counter…

Israeli Creators Face Backlash Over Venice Film Accusing IDF of Gaza Massacre

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore are facing widespread backlash in Israel after their film "No Other Land," which accuses the IDF of massacring Gazans, won an awa…

Israeli Filmmakers' Venice Award Sparks Outrage Over 'Defamatory' Gaza Documentary

An Israeli documentary winning an award at the Venice Film Festival has sparked outrage in Israel due to claims of potential mass civilian casualties in a past Gaza attack. The ID…

Likud Debates Attacking New Party Leader Ofer Winter

The Israeli Likud party is internally debating whether to attack the new "Amcha Yisrael" party led by Ofer Winter, who has rejected merger offers. Winter, meanwhile, is positionin…

Yosef Haddad Accused of Political Deception by Online Critics

Online commentators have heavily criticized Yosef Haddad, accusing him of hypocrisy and political deception. Critics questioned his alleged claim of a senior Likud official admitt…

Winter's Party No. 2 Slams Likud Over Alleged Hypocrisy

Yosef Haddad, second in command of the "Am Israel" party, accused a senior Likud politician of hypocrisy, claiming the official privately admitted government failure but publicly…

Likud Party Attempts to Recruit Public Figures Before Election Deadline

Ahead of the Knesset election deadline, the Likud party attempted to recruit prominent public figures like Oren Smadja and Netaly Shem Tov, while facing an escalating conflict wit…

Netanyahu's Party 'Burial' of Noam Could Cost Right-Wing Votes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly decided to "bury" Avi Maoz's Noam party, potentially costing the right-wing bloc votes. Efforts were made to absorb Noam's candidates…

Rabbi Rules Non-Jew Can Serve in Israeli Government if They Recognize Jewish State

Rabbi Ratzon Arusi ruled that a non-Jewish individual can serve in Israel's government and cabinet if they recognize the state's identity as belonging to the Jewish people. He str…

New Political Party Leader Rules Out Alliance With Arab Parties

Yosef Haddad, joining Ofer Winter's new 'Am Israel' party, declared they will not ally with Arab parties like Ra'am or those defending figures like Ahed Tamimi. Haddad also allege…

Ex-IDF General Accuses Former Chief of Staff of Misleading Government on Gaza

Former IDF General Ofer Winter accused ex-Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot of misleading the government to avoid a military operation in Gaza. Winter cited a 2018 incident where he cl…

Ofer Winter's Party Pledges Sole Support for Netanyahu, Sparking Controversy

Ofer Winter's new party, 'Am Ech Yisrael,' has pledged to recommend only Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister, despite internal party members blaming Netanyahu for the October 7t…

Netanyahu's Attempts to Unite Right-Wing Parties Fail as Key Figures Refuse Merger

Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempts to force mergers among right-wing political parties ahead of elections have failed, with key figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ofer Winter refus…

Wreath Left at Ofer Vinter's Home Amid Right-Wing Unity Disputes

A sarcastic wreath was left at the home of Ofer Vinter, leader of the 'Am Israel' party, amid controversy over his decision to run independently in the upcoming elections. Critics…

Smotrich Slams Ofer Winter's Independent Knesset Run, Cites Left-Wing Gain

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Ofer Winter's decision to run independently in the Knesset elections, warning it benefits the left. Winter's 'Am Israel' party counter…

Ofer Winter Submits Knesset List for 2026 Elections

The new "Amcha Yisrael" party, led by retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, has submitted its candidate list for the 26th Knesset elections. The party aims to bring a "new spirit…

Likud Youth Chairwoman Writes Song to Urge Right-Wing Unity

Likud youth chairwoman Hadar Muchtar wrote and performed a song on live television urging right-wing politician Ofer Winter to unite his party with others. Winter had just submitt…

Otzma Yehudit Submits Knesset List, Including Former Likud MK

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir submitted his party's Knesset list, placing former Likud MK Tally Gotlieb second. Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter launched his own "A…

Ofer Winter's 'Amcha Israel' Party Submits Knesset List Independently

The new 'Amcha Israel' party, led by Ofer Winter, has submitted its independent Knesset list, aiming to be a significant political force with a right-wing platform and integration…

Litzman, Shaked Exit Race as Bennett Launches New Party

Naftali Bennett launched a new political list, endorsed by Yair Lapid, while Ayelet Shaked announced her withdrawal from the upcoming elections. The Likud party faces internal cha…

Ofer Winter Adds Four Candidates to His Party List Amidst Poll Concerns

Ofer Winter's "Amcha Yisrael" party added four new candidates to its Knesset list, including former soldiers and activists, despite unfavorable poll results. Winter expressed conf…

Debate Over Palestinian Transfer Gains Traction in Israel Post-October 7

The concept of transferring Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank, once a fringe idea, has gained prominence in Israeli discourse following the October 7th attacks. This shift…

Rabbi Levnon Disagrees with Rabbi Aviner on Voting for Yosef Haddad

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon has countered Rabbi Shlomo Aviner's religious ruling against voting for a party that includes a non-Jew, Yosef Haddad, stating it is permissible.

Political Analyst Predicts Ofer Winter's Political Career May End

Political analyst Shlomo Filber predicts that former IDF officer Ofer Winter's independent political party may fail due to his refusal to unite with other right-wing factions, pot…

Orthodox Draft Law Key to Party's Coalition Entry, Leader States

Ofer Winter, leader of the Amcha Israel party, declared his party will only join a government that passes a law for ultra-Orthodox conscription into the IDF. He rejected merging w…

Ofer Vinter Sets Conditions for Government Entry, Rejects Party Dissolution

Ofer Vinter, leader of the new "Am Israel" party, declared his party will only join the next government if a mandatory national service law is passed beforehand. He rejected disso…

Ra'am Ex-MK Abruptly Ends Tense Interview Over Party Stance on Oct. 7

Former Ra'am party MK Taleb Abu Arar ended a live interview with journalist Dana Varon after a tense exchange regarding the party's stance on the October 7th massacre and its ties…

Feiglin Explains Alliance with Smotrich, Urges Ofer Winter to Join

Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin explained his party's technical bloc agreement with Religious Zionism, aimed at overcoming the electoral threshold. He urged Ofer Winter to join t…

Rabbi Aviner Sparks Controversy Over Non-Jewish Leadership Roles

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner declared it forbidden to vote for parties including non-Jewish candidates, sparking debate. Ofer Winter and Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended Yosef Haddad, a…

Smotrich Urges Right-Wing Parties to Unite, Criticizes Ben-Gvir's Refusal

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is pushing for a united right-wing political bloc, criticizing Itamar Ben-Gvir's refusal to join. Prime Minister Netanyahu has also called for un…

Netanyahu Urges Right-Wing Unity, Pressures Ofer Winter to Join Forces

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for right-wing unity ahead of elections, urging Ofer Winter to accept a Likud-brokered deal. The proposal aims to consolidate votes by…

Smotrich Defends Alliance with Feiglin, Urges Unity on Right

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended a technical alliance with Moshe Feiglin's party to prevent vote wastage and urged other right-wing factions to unite. He also supported…

Prominent Rabbi Slams Arab Christian Activist's Political Candidacy

Prominent Rabbi Shlomo Aviner has ruled that non-Jews cannot hold leadership positions in Israel, directly opposing the candidacy of Arab Christian activist Yosef Haddad on the "A…

Young Voters' Concerns and Political Leanings Discussed on Podcast

A podcast discussed the concerns of young Israeli voters, featuring representatives from Likud, Yesh Atid, and Ra'am. The young demographic's potential to influence election outco…

Likud Plans to Dismantle New Party by Offering Union Deal

The Likud party is attempting to dismantle Ofer Winter's new "Am Israel" party by proposing a merger with Smotrich and Feiglin's factions and offering reserved spots on the Likud…

Netanyahu's Plan to Dismantle Ofer Winter's Party Revealed

Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly planning to dismantle Ofer Winter's new party by offering him a high spot on a rival list and reserved places for his associates in Likud. W…

Netanyahu Considers Offering Top Likud Spots to Ofer Winter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering offering three reserved spots on the Likud party list to former Brigadier General Ofer Winter, activist Yosef Haddad, and journali…

Right-Wing Parties Forge Alliances Ahead of Election Deadline

Two right-wing Israeli parties, Religious Zionism and Zehut, have agreed to run together in the upcoming elections. Prime Minister Netanyahu is pressuring another party, Am Israel…

Netanyahu Offers Knesset Seats to Prevent Independent Run by Ofer Winter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly offering Ofer Winter reserved Knesset seats on Likud and Religious Zionism lists to prevent him from running independently. This co…

Am Echad Party Declares Support for Netanyahu as Prime Minister

The Israeli party 'Am Echad' has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister, citing his leadership of the right-wing bloc. The party also criticized opposition leaders and Avi…

Ofer Winter Seen as Key to Expanding Netanyahu's Right-Wing Support Base

Ofer Winter, a new right-wing political figure, is seen as a potential asset to Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc by attracting voters disillusioned with Netanyahu but still right-wing. U…

Yosef Haddad Steps Down as CEO of Arab-Jewish NGO Ahead of Joining Ofer Winter’s New Party

Yosef Haddad resigns as CEO of the NGO "Together, Arabs for Each Other" after eight years, amid talks to join retired Major General Ofer Winter’s new political party launching soo…

Right-Wing Parties Seek Disappointed Likud Voters After Primaries, Netanyahu Faces Vote Split Risks

After the Likud primaries, right-wing parties are courting disappointed voters, while Netanyahu faces concerns over vote splitting as Yosef Haddad's potential alliance with Offir…

Israeli Media Figure Lior Schleien Engages Youth in Controversial Election Dialogue

Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter Signals Possible New Party Launch in August

A billboard in Tel Aviv hints at a new political party launch by retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter on August 25, potentially in alliance with Yosef Haddad and Lali Deri.

Israeli Captive Survivor Compares Yosef Haddad's Violent Clash to Hamas Tunnel Captivity

Israeli captive survivor Ziv Berman compared a violent clash between Israeli activist Yosef Haddad and American right-wing influencer Dennis Pfoetzer to his own captivity by Hamas…

Israeli Experts Urge Against Hiding Jewish Symbols Abroad and Discuss Influencing Others

In a recent "Davar Rishon" episode, Israeli experts argued against hiding Jewish symbols abroad and discussed strategies for influencing people. They also addressed global anti-Se…

Israeli Academia Faces Urgent Call to Remove Political Bias from Institutions

Moshe Cohen-Eliya urges Israeli universities to remove institutional political bias while protecting individual academic freedom, to restore legitimacy and public trust. He highli…