Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter denounced the Haaretz newspaper, calling it an incitement sheet against the IDF. The post, circulating on social media, did not specify the immediate trigger. Winter's criticism follows previous clashes with the paper.
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter, a decorated former commander of the Givati Brigade and the 99th Division, posted a statement on social media condemning Haaretz as an incitement sheet against the IDF. The post, received shortly before 21:27 Jerusalem, did not specify the direct trigger for the latest criticism.
Winter has a well-documented history of public disputes with Haaretz. In recent weeks, former Haaretz columnist Uri Misgav referred to Winter as a 'Jewish Jihad brigade commander,' a remark Winter forcefully rejected. The current statement appears to continue this ongoing public exchange, though neither Haaretz nor Winter's immediate associates have released a formal response.
The post, which is circulating among right-wing and pro-IDF social media circles, reflects a deepening polarization between some military reserve figures and Israel's mainstream liberal press. Winter's supporters view his criticism as a defense of the IDF's honor; critics argue that personal attacks on the media undermine public discourse.
3 developments
- DevelopingThe Zioneer accuses Haaretz of targeting right-wing soldiers with investigations
- DevelopingReport claims Haaretz targets police officers who prevent anarchy
- DevelopingMaj. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter criticizes remarks, says they 'severely damage public trust'
- StrongOfer Winter seeks defense minister portfolio, journalist reports
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