Party Profile: Amcha Yisrael (Ofer Winter)
Profile of Amcha Yisrael, the new right-wing party led by reserve general Ofer Winter, and its threshold risk.
Amcha Yisrael is a new right-wing party led by Ofer Winter, a reserve major general and former Givati Brigade commander. It polls from 0 to 5 seats, averaging 2.9, so it is a threshold risk. Winter says he will recommend only Netanyahu. This profile covers its list and platform.
Who they are
Amcha Yisrael is a new right-wing party led by Ofer Winter, a reserve major general and former commander of the Givati Brigade. He launched it on 25 Aug and the list was filed on 7 Sept.
| Leader | Ofer Winter |
| Ballot letter | ך (Chaf) |
| Poll range | 0 to 5 seats (average 2.9) |
| Camp | Coalition-leaning, but not yet in a bloc |
| Space | Hawkish, pro-draft, religious-Zionist leaning |
| Coalition stance | Recommends only Netanyahu |
The polls disagree sharply. In the same week, Channel 12 had the party at 1.5% and Channel 13 gave it 5 seats. It is a threshold risk, and its fate matters to the Netanyahu bloc's math.
The list: who is likely to get in
The party must reach about 4 seats to enter. If it does, the first four or five get in. Sources disagree on slots 10 and 11.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ofer Winter |
| 2 | Yoseph Haddad |
| 3 | Netali Shem Tov |
| 4 | Eran Ben-Ari |
| 5 | Fleur Hassan-Nahoum |
| 6 | Lali Deri |
| 7 | Ronen Budnero |
| 8 | Davidi Ben-Zion |
| 9 | Aviv Ezra |
| 10 | Sigal Kraunik-Attia (disputed) |
| 11 | Eli Gino (disputed) |
Ofer Winter (1). A reserve major general. He commanded the Givati Brigade during the 2014 Gaza war and became a controversial figure in the army for the religious tone of his orders. He later led a division. He frames the party around the war, the reservists and the draft.
Yoseph Haddad (2). An Arab Israeli activist and media figure known for defending Israel publicly and for urging Arab citizens to serve. His place at number two is a signal that the party wants to appeal beyond its base.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (5). A deputy mayor of Jerusalem and a former diplomat for the city.
Others on the list. Shem Tov (3), Ben-Ari (4), Deri (6), Budnero (7), Ben-Zion (8) and Ezra (9) have thinner public profiles in the sources I could verify.
Note: check the final list against the Central Elections Committee publication.
Platform and coalition plans
| Issue | Position |
|---|---|
| Security | Hawkish |
| Draft | Haredi enlistment |
| Coalition | Recommends only Netanyahu to the President |
Amcha Yisrael is a bet that voters want a post-7 October military voice on the right. It takes votes from the same pool as Likud, Otzma and Religious Zionism. If it clears the threshold, it adds seats to the Netanyahu bloc. If it doesn't, those votes are wasted. See the Election Math article.
Sources: Party launch coverage, 25 Aug; list filing, 7 Sept; Channel 12 and Channel 13 polls, early Oct; poll tracking, 24 Sept to 7 Oct.
Frequently asked questions
Who leads Amcha Yisrael?
Ofer Winter, a reserve major general and former commander of the Givati Brigade, leads Amcha Yisrael. He launched the party on 25 August and the list was filed on 7 September.
What is Amcha Yisrael's ballot letter?
Amcha Yisrael's ballot letter is Chaf (ך). The party filed its list on 7 September. Ofer Winter is number 1, Yoseph Haddad is number 2 and Netali Shem Tov is number 3. Sources disagree on slots 10 and 11.
How is Amcha Yisrael polling?
Polls range from 0 to 5 seats, with an average of 2.9. In the same week Channel 12 had the party at 1.5% and Channel 13 gave it 5 seats. The party needs about 4 seats to enter.
Which camp is Amcha Yisrael in?
The page calls it coalition-leaning but not yet in a bloc. Winter recommends only Netanyahu to the president. If the party clears the threshold it adds seats to the Netanyahu bloc, and if not its votes are wasted.
Cite this page: The Israel Gazette. “Party Profile: Amcha Yisrael (Ofer Winter).” Updated 9 October 2026. https://israelgazette.com/election/party-profile-amcha-yisrael-ofer-winter/