Ofer Winter Plans New Nationwide Party as Gilad Erdan Threatens Libel Suit Against Broadcaster
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אבי וידר
First reported by Srugim · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
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 party and threatens legal action against a broadcaster for defamation over claims about his political intentions. Informal talks continue among right-wing figures seeking alternatives ahead of upcoming elections.
- 01Ofer Winter plans a new nationwide party, not joining the Religious Zionist Party.
- 02Gilad Erdan is expected to announce a new party formation soon.
- 03Right-wing activists seek alliances with Erdan, Edelstein, or Hendel as alternatives.
- 04Erdan threatens libel suit against Channel 14's Yaakov Bardugo over false claims.
- 05Bardugo alleged Erdan sought and was denied a Likud reserved seat, which Erdan denies.
- 06Informal political talks are ongoing but no formal agreements have been made yet.
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