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Former IDF General Ofer Winter Launches New Right-Wing Party with Fresh Faces

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First reported by Srugim · 20 hours ago

What happened

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter will launch a new right-wing party next Tuesday with a slate of entirely new candidates. The party aims to attract right-wing voters disillusioned with current parties by promoting a Zionist, security-focused platform that includes diverse candidates. Winter emphasizes integrating the ultra-Orthodox into the military under respectful conditions and pledges firm support for Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc.

  • 01Ofer Winter launches a new party with no former Knesset members, focusing on fresh faces.
  • 02The party targets right-wing voters alienated by current coalition parties after October 7 events.
  • 03It promotes conscription of non-studying ultra-Orthodox with respect for their lifestyle.
  • 04Winter emphasizes building trust and rejects divisive political conflicts.
  • 05He commits to being a decisive right-wing vote supporting Netanyahu if needed.
  • 06The party aims to reshape Israel’s security approach and integrate Haredim into society and the IDF.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · Hebrew11 minutes ago
Former IDF General Ofer Winter Launches New Right-Wing Party with Fresh Faces
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Netanyahu Faces Dilemma Over Fourth Right-Wing Party Ahead of Elections
SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago
Right-Wing Leader Gilad Erdan Rejects Partnership with Ofer Winter Over Government Stance
MaarivCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago
Netanyahu Coalition Warns Right-Wing Voters Against Supporting Ofer Winter's New Party
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew8 hours ago
Ofer Winter Could Become the Surprise Candidate in Israel's Upcoming Elections
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago
Winter and Erdan Discuss Party Merger Amid Disagreement Over Narrow Netanyahu Government
MaarivCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Netanyahu Plans to Use Party Slots to Save Smotrich Amid Winter and Hadad Threats
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew16 hours ago
Netanyahu Expresses Distrust in Winter Ahead of New Right-Wing Party Launch
SrugimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago
Netanyahu Warns Of Former General Winter Splitting Right-Wing Votes Or Aligning With Eisenkot

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