Former IDF General Ofer Winter Plans Political Launch Amid Coalition Challenges
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First reported by Srugim · 7 hours ago
What happened
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter is launching a new political party targeting the religious Zionist sector but faces challenges due to lack of grassroots infrastructure. Strategic advisor Roy Lachmanovich suggests collaboration with Bezalel Smotrich's party to strengthen Winter's position. Meanwhile, Moshe Feiglin's independent run is seen as a vote splitter that right-wing parties should largely ignore.
- 01Ofer Winter is launching a new political party in the religious Zionist arena tonight.
- 02Winter lacks the grassroots infrastructure that Bezalel Smotrich's party has nationwide.
- 03Advisor Roy Lachmanovich recommends Smotrich offer Winter a reserved spot to test cooperation.
- 04Winter's refusal could allow Smotrich to frame the move as personal, not principled.
- 05Right-wing parties are advised to largely ignore Moshe Feiglin to avoid vote splitting.
- 06All parties must align to reach 61 Knesset seats to form a coalition, negating a true 'third bloc'.
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