Amcha Yisrael

'An absolute lie'

Winter attacks Likud, party threatens libel lawsuit

Ofer Winter claimed that rivals tried to dismantle his party, threaten his staff, and hire private investigators. Likud demands a retraction and is threatening a libel suit.

Poll:

Winter, Hendel-Zelekha parties both cross electoral threshold

Channel 12 poll gives Yashar 23 seats and Likud 20, as Ofer Winter and Hendel-Zelekha clear the threshold; Netanyahu bloc stands at 50 seats.

Smotrich attacks - Winter fires back

After Winter submitted an independent slate, Smotrich attacked his decision; Amcha Yisrael chairman responds: “The public is asking for new people."

Running alone:

Ofer Winter submits Amcha Yisrael slate

Ofer Winter files Amcha Yisrael slate and rules out a merger with Smotrich, who warns the independent run risks right-wing rule; Winter rejects ‘fearmongering.’

The union that could skyrocket Winter, Smotrich and Feiglin

Kan News poll puts Eisenkot’s Yashar first with 23 seats, while a potential union of Winter, Smotrich and Feiglin would win 11 seats.

Rabbi Levanon:

Halachically permissible to vote for Yoseph Haddad

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon rejects 'Torah law' objections to activist Yoseph Haddad’s candidacy, saying non-Jews who stand with Israel can also be elected to leadership.

Poll:

Smotrich-Feiglin alliance pays off - and Winter takes the hit

Religious Zionism gains two seats after joining forces with Moshe Feiglin, while Ofer Winter’s Amcha Yisrael falls from eight seats to five in i24News poll.

Winter's condition for Netanyahu

Ofer Winter makes clear that his party will recommend Netanyahu for prime minister, but sets a condition for joining the government.

Likud moves to dismantle Ofer Winter’s new party

'Amcha Yisrael' head Ofer Winter rejects proposal offering him second place on a Smotrich-Feiglin slate and spots for his allies in Likud: ‘Israel demands something new.’

Winter to supporters:

'Don’t be swayed by the pressure, we are the right'

At a rally for his new party, Ofer Winter tells activists, “Don’t be swayed by the pressure. We represent the true voice of the Israeli people and will sit with Netanyahu."

Rabbi Aviner responds to question on Ofer Winter's party

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner rejects the idea of voting for Ofer Winter’s party, over Yoseph Haddad’s No. 2 placement.

Of(f)er rejected

Netanyahu's secret meeting with Winter

Report says Ofer Winter rejected Netanyahu’s offer of reserved Likud slots before launching his own party; despite backing Netanyahu, Likud remains wary.

Ofer Winter sets up new party:

'This is my dream team'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter launches 'Amcha Yisrael' party, with public diplomacy activist Yoseph Haddad at no. 2, alongside military and reserve personnel, media and legal figures, community and bereaved family members.