עופר וינטר קרע את הדפים על הבמה ויצא למלחמה נגד נתניהו

Ofer Winter, head of the Amcha Israel party, presented a new security concept comprising 18 points at a conference of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. In a sharp speech, Winter criticized the defense establishment and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposing military and political steps. He began by recounting the events of Simchat Torah, describing the collapse of Israel's security and the lack of command for several hours, blaming senior officials for ignoring warnings.

Winter directed significant criticism at Prime Minister Netanyahu, presenting a document with 21 points he claims Netanyahu agreed to, including one about conditions for a Palestinian state. "When the Prime Minister says a Palestinian state will not be established, but in practice legitimizes its establishment, he says one thing and does another," Winter stated. He dramatically tore pages from the podium, declaring, "The Oslo Accord does not exist," and asserted that there is no Palestinian people and no Palestinian state, aiming to destroy Israel.

Regarding warfare strategy, Winter argued that Israel erred by following Hamas's plan in urban areas instead of imposing a different reality, such as a siege and forceful action. He emphasized that "taking territorial price is the main thing that wins a war." For the future of Gaza, he stated, "The only victory in Gaza is emigration," regretting that the opportunity was missed when Donald Trump urged it.

Winter warned that a repeat of October 7th could occur in Judea and Samaria and demanded the immediate disarmament of the Palestinian Authority. He called for short, decisive wars, stating, "Our fighters are always before the enemy's civilians," and that unnecessary moral limitations should not be imposed on the IDF. He also announced plans to establish a funded national public relations office led by Yosef Haddad to combat hostile narratives abroad.

Domestically, Winter addressed the issue of military service, sending a message to United Torah Judaism Chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf, stating that all sectors must share responsibility for Israel's security and that those who do not serve will not receive. He vowed to enact a law regulating the status of service members. Winter concluded by stating that those who want to prevent future wars must prove they can win today.

The speech occurred amidst political embarrassment for his party, as previous statements by two candidates, including a call for a Palestinian state, resurfaced. Yosef Haddad, initially quoted as supporting a two-state solution, later clarified his opposition to a Palestinian state, receiving Winter's full backing. Another candidate, Flor Hassan-Nahoum, had previously supported the "Deal of the Century" and two-state solution but later raised alternatives and questioned its feasibility.