Former IDF general Ofer Winter will make his final decision this week on a political run, according to a report. He is not aiming to join the 'third bloc' but rather to establish a new party that would draw votes from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Ofer Winter, the former IDF general, has been at the center of political speculation for months. The Zioneer has previously reported on his considerations, including his refusal to run with Bezalel Smotrich and his exploration of an independent party. According to a new report, Winter will make his final decision this coming week. The report indicates he is not aiming to join the so-called 'third bloc' of centrist or right-wing defectors, but rather to establish a party that would directly compete with Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, drawing voters from their bases. The details of the party's platform and potential partners remain unclear.
- DevelopingOfer Winter's associates renew calls for him to unite with Smotrich or Netanyahu
- DevelopingOfer Winter says he will not run with Smotrich, calls himself 'not sectoral'
- DevelopingPolitical analyst: Ofer Winter considering running with independent party
- StrongOfer Winter seeks defense minister portfolio, journalist reports
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