Ofer Winter

'Bennett II': Ben-Gvir refuses to sign vote surplus share agreement with Winter's People of Israel

Ben-Gvir refused to sign a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter, calling him "Bennett II," prompting Winter to accuse him of wasting right-wing votes ahead of the elections.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Maariv and Walla studios at the start of the election campaign, October 13, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), Ofer Winter.

'Focus on Hamas, not me': Winter accuses Netanyahu of prioritizing political survival over security

An election campaign poster featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu, but both blocs without clear path to 61-seat majority - poll

 The launch of the new  People of Israel party, led by Ofer Winter, ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections, in Jerusalem, August 25, 2026.

'Bibi can kiss my ass': Ofer Winter says his support for Netanyahu is not unconditional


'Nazi, dog. Get out of here!': Ofer Winter confronted by anti-draft haredi protesters in Bnei Brak

Winter asked one of the protesters who had confronted him, "Why are you here attacking me instead of studying Torah?"

 Brig. General (res.) Ofer Winter speaks during Jerusalem day event in Ariel, in the West Bank, June 4, 2024.

Hendel calls on Ofer Winter to break with Netanyahu's bloc, form 'Zionist bloc' with Reservists

"Winter, reverse your statement that you are only with Netanyahu and the haredi parties. You cannot win on the battlefield with haredi parties," Reservists-Economic party leader Yoaz Hendel said.

Leader of the Reservists-Economic Party Yoaz Hendel  calls on Ofer Winter to sign surplus vote-sharing agreement ahead of elections in Tel Hashomer, Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Nearly half of Israelis equally blame government, IDF for October 7 failures, poll finds

N12's poll also found broad support for an Oct. 7 state inquiry and sharp political divisions over Netanyahu's responsibility for the massacre, while Eisenkot's Yashar emerged as the largest party.

The Nova Music Festival memorial, pictured October 6, 2026.

Yoseph Haddad rejects past support for Palestinian state after old interview resurfaces

In the old interview, Haddad argued that greater integration of Arab Israelis into the country’s decision-making institutions could eventually help advance Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Yoseph Haddad demonstrates against a rally marking the "Nakba" at Tel Aviv University, May 15, 2024; illustrative.

As Netanyahu weighs his next coalition, Ofer Winter emerges as a key right-wing spoiler - analysis

Which parties Likud would seek to bring into a coalition, and whether those parties would be willing to join such a government, will become clear only after the election.

People of Israel party head Ofer tours the Mahane Yehuda market ahead of the election, in Jerusalem, September 17, 2026

Israel election poll: Eisenkot's Yashar leads as Netanyahu, opposition blocs tied at 52 seats each

Kan also found that between Eisenkot or Netanyahu as the next prime minister 39% would prefer Netanyahu, compared to 38% who would prefer Eisenkot.

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Knesset polls show wide disparities, ultimate outcome still unclear in heated election race

While Channel 14 and i24NEWS give Likud a clear advantage, polls by Maariv, N12, and Channel 13 show Gadi Eisenkot leading or nearly tied with the party.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Likud reevaluates strategy against Ofer Winter while shifting focus to turnout in loyal strongholds

As long as Likud continues trying to persuade Winter to withdraw, an agreement with him is not on the table. The party could still change its policy toward him through October 16.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Pollster warns Likud that attacking Ofer Winter is a ‘very big gamble’ as party drops to 18 seats

"What has happened... since the candidate lists were submitted, is Ofer Winter, who is eating into the coalition bloc, eating into Likud and bringing it down to around 18 seats," pollster Lazar said.

OFER WINTER speaks at the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem.

Yoseph Haddad says he will be Israel's next public diplomacy minister, predicts election 'surprise'

Arab Christian IDF veteran, No. 2 on Ofer Winter's list, backs Netanyahu while calling for "all 120" MKs to go home.

Yoseph Haddad speaks to The Jerusalem Post on why he wants to be the country's hasbara minister.