Ofer Winter

IDF Reserve Officer:

'Netzah Yehudah incident punishment is collective and excessive'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter says the Chief of Staff went too far in his suspension of the entire battalion from duty.

Former IDF General:

'IDF should destroy monument to Arafat, not a soldier'

Ofer Winter said that the monument to Yasser Arafat should have been destroyed in a formal military operation, not by an individual soldier.

Poll

Party led by Ofer Winter falls below electoral threshold

According to the data, a party led by Ofer Winter does not pass the electoral threshold and mainly harms the Religious Zionism party.

Poll:

General Winter could turn Religious Zionists' fate around

Channel 13 poll finds that while the Religious Zionist party would find itself outside the Knesset in the next elections, Brigadier General Ofer Winter could change that.

As Netanyahu presses, will Smotrich give up his spot at the top?

According to a Galei Tzahal report, Netanyahu has discussed steps to save the Religious Zionist list amid fears the party may not pass the electoral threshold.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Winter:

'Israel seeks peace, Palestinians seek our destruction'

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter warned at the Jabotinsky Conference that Israel misreads Palestinian intentions, arguing that talk of a “day after” in Gaza fueled false hopes, calling for decisive action and a clear rejection of a Palestinian state.

'We waited 11 years for this moment':

Ofer Winter bids farewell to Hadar Goldin

Shortly after the funeral of Staff Sergeant Hadar Goldin, his former commander published a letter about his personal closure for one of his soldiers.

Poll:

Religious Zionists under Ret. Gen. Winter would jump to 8 seats

Poll shows dramatic boost for Religious Zionist Party under Ofer Winter, suggesting potential shift in right-wing bloc strength and voter alignment.

Minister Shlomo Karhi:

Three dismissed IDF senior officers dared to think differently

Minister of Communications calls on PM and Defense Minister to bring back three senior officers, saying: 'IDF needs brave leadership.'

Netanyahu weighs new security-oriented political party

Among the names floated to lead the party is that of Brigadier-General Ofer Winter, who formerly served as commander of the Givati Brigade and who is identified with religious and right-wing values.

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter: 'To survive, we have to be lions'

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter criticizes senior IDF echelon, saying: 'The attempt to castigate those in the field is a serious leadership problem.'

An ex-IDF general demands victory

The IDF's decision to dismiss Brig.-Gen. Ofer Winter was a serious mistake - perhaps of those worried about competing with him. In Gaza, Winter would have led the IDF to absolute victory. Op-ed.

Religious general to be discharged after career freeze

The Defense Minister and the Chief of Staff have decided that Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter, who has not held an official position for already a year and a half, will be discharged from the military.

Brig. Gen. Winter summoned over conversation with Bennett

Chief of Staff summons high-ranking general over conversation with then-cabinet minister Bennett during 2014 war.

Ki Tetsei: The secret to defeating the enemy

There are so many soldiers in Tzahal for whom fear of the enemy does not exist because in their hearts is the fear of Hashem.

Children of top military brass marry

Daughter of Big. Gen. Ofer Winter marries son of Col. (Res.) Ofek Buchris. Ceremony conducted by Rabbi Shlomo Aviner.

Religious Zionist general to be Liberman's IDF secretary

Controversial IDF officer Brig. Gen. Ofer Vinter becomes an aide to Defense Minister after years of being held back for promotion.

Liberman: Winter a quality and experienced officer

Defense Minister praises officer who read 'Shema' to his troops after appointing him to be his military secretary.

IDF commander who invoked G-d appointed DM's military secretary

Liberman appoints Ofer Winter, who was media target during 'Protective Edge,' when he invoked 'G-d of Israel' to soldiers heading to battle.

Left-wing reporter tried to harm brigade commander

Channel 10 reporter, Raviv Drucker, reportedly sent former soldier undercover to try to embarrass and incriminate Brig. Gen Ofer Winter.

Memorial Day

'Facebook Generation? This is a Generation of Lions!'

Givati Brigade Commander says Gaza war proved 'Facebook and Youtube generation' is up to the job of defending Israel.

Vindication

Case Dropped Against IDF Commander Who Invoked G-d

Givati Commander Ofer Winter cleared of investigation claiming coverups; his soldiers charge it was organized targeting for religiosity.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

IDF Commander who Invoked G-d Targeted for 'Elimination'

Religious commander Ofer Winter's soldiers charge there is an organized attempt to get rid of him as investigation launches.

Why is the Knesset Debating IDF Religiosity?

Perplexed MK Yogev reminds Knesset 'enemy is Hamas, not religious soldiers' as Jewish 'radicalization' in IDF placed on the docket.

The Right to Invoke the Name of G-d in the IDF

Ya'alon Criticizes Religious IDF Commander for Invoking God

Ya'alon says he would have told Givati officer to phrase his call-up message differently because IDF is 'army of all,' including non-Jews.

IDF Lauds Givati Commander After Media Storm

Commander falsely slandered for 'exclusion of women' praised by Brigade founder: 'I hope we have more like him in the future.'

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Cease fire or back to fighting? Prime Minister & Ambassador VS. UN Committee. Saluting Col. Winter and the Givati soldiers.

Deputy Minister Blames New Israel Fund for Smearing IDF Officer

Dep. Religions Minister Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan sees NIF's hand behind campaign over 'exclusion of women.'

Feminists Trash Givati Commander for 'Excluding Women'

Media says Col. Ofer Winter nixed a performance by a popular singer because she's female. Facts say otherwise.