Former Israeli General Winter Launches New Right-Wing Party With Ground Infrastructure Already in Place

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter is preparing to establish a new right-wing political party, with purple campaign billboards already appearing on Israeli highways this week. The move marks a significant entry into Israeli politics by the decorated military figure, who has been building an extensive grassroots infrastructure over recent months in anticipation of formalising his political ambitions. The billboards, displayed on major routes including Highway 6 (the Ayalon expressway), signal the imminent official launch of his party platform. Winter’s decision to enter politics represents a notable shift from military to civilian political leadership, joining a trend of former security officials establishing new political movements in Israel. The careful groundwork laid in recent months suggests a well-planned campaign strategy, with party organisers having prepared operational structures across the country before the public announcement of the venture.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.