Ofer Winter
Ofer Winter is a retired Israeli military officer who served as commander of the IDF's Givati Brigade during the 2014 Gaza conflict.
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Aug 19, 2026
Center
Reported to be launching a new right-wing party, with talks with hasbara activist Yosef Haddad and others.
He threatens to siphon votes from the right, which could split the bloc and inadvertently help centrist forces, but his religious Zionism agenda is deeply opposed by Yesh Atid.
Jun 30, 2026
Center
Spoke at a house gathering about the Haredi draft, proposing that Torah scholars be considered equivalent to national service volunteers.
Yesh Atid is wary of Winter's far-right background but may find his stance on equal service useful if it leads to a broader draft compromise.