According to a report by journalist Amiel Yerachi, former IDF General Ofer Winter is aiming for the position of defense minister. The report follows earlier claims by party sources.
Journalist Amiel Yerachi has reported that Maj. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter is seeking the defense minister portfolio, adding a named journalistic source to the developing story. The report, published Tuesday evening, follows earlier claims Tuesday at 17:57 Jerusalem from party sources, as The Zioneer reported.
Earlier Tuesday at 17:57 Jerusalem, Winter announced the establishment of a new political party. Simultaneously, party sources told journalist Eli Hirshman (N12) that Winter is aiming for the defense minister role. The sourcing has now evolved from anonymous party sources to a named journalist's account.
The defense minister portfolio, currently held by Israel Katz, has been the subject of political speculation in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported, other figures such as former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot and Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman have been mentioned in connection with the role.
The exact timing of any cabinet appointment and whether Winter's ambition will materialize remains unclear. No official confirmation from Winter or his new party has been received.
3 developments
- DevelopingReport: Ofer Winter to make final decision this week, plans party to draw votes from Ben Gvir, Smotrich
- DevelopingOfer Winter's associates renew calls for him to unite with Smotrich or Netanyahu
- StrongWinter says Golan as defense minister 'will not happen,' calls it security danger
- StrongOfer Winter cancels party recruitment efforts, says 'Israel demands something new'
Source and signal
- Open-source intake