A far-right former IDF general endorsed Netanyahu. It could end up trapping him instead
This week's launch event in Jerusalem for Ofer Winter's new political party, Amcha Yisrael, was well crafted. Reporters covering the happening talked about an electric atmosphere. Many of the people invited wore T-shirts of Givati Brigade purple emblazoned with the words "Winter is coming." Analysis A Far-right Former IDF General Endorsed Netanyahu. It Could End Up Trapping Him Instead Ofer Winter's new party is another extremist, messianic and racist entity on the Israeli political scene. If it manages to pass the electoral threshold on October 27, Netanyahu will have to look out for his loyal servant, Bezalel Smotrich ■ Gilad Erdan's and Benny Gantz's electoral campaigns are in their last throes ■ Watch out for Netanyahu testing the boundaries of democracy Loading... Click the alert icon to follow topics: Comments Loading...