Former IDF general Ofer Winter launched a sharp attack on opposition leader Yair Golan, saying Golan's view of himself as a potential defense minister after the next elections represents a danger to Israel's security, according to reports. Winter, who is reportedly preparing to announce his own political future in the coming weeks, made the remarks in a statement circulated Tuesday.
Former IDF general Ofer Winter attacked opposition leader Yair Golan on Tuesday, saying Golan's self-perception as a future defense minister constitutes a 'danger to Israel's security.' Winter, who is reportedly preparing to announce his own political future in the coming weeks, made the remarks in a statement circulated by Israeli media.
Winter has previously criticized other security figures, including former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, as The Zioneer reported. He has stated he will not join existing parties and considers himself 'not sectoral.' Golan, the opposition leader, has described the emerging anti-government camp as the greatest threat to the current government. The exchange highlights the intensifying political maneuvering ahead of the next elections, with Winter positioning himself as a potential right-wing candidate.
2 developments
- DevelopingOfer Winter says he will not join any existing party, attacks Eisenkot in leaked recordings
- DevelopingOfir Maman column: Golan's attack on Shin Bet chief is 'dangerous, fascist'
- DevelopingOfer Winter says he will not run with Smotrich, calls himself 'not sectoral'
- DevelopingCommentator: Eisenkot appointing Golan as minister would be '1:0 to terrorists'
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