Pressure on the right mounts - Winter calls a press conference

Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party, will hold a press conference at 9:00 AM, the party announced. The subject of the statement was not disclosed in advance. The statement comes amid the political struggle surrounding Winter's independent run in the elections, and criticism from elements in Likud and Religious Zionism who fear a loss of votes for the bloc.

Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party, will hold a press conference today (Monday, October 5) at 9:00 AM, the party announced. Following the statement to the media, journalists will be allowed to ask questions. The subject of the press conference was not disclosed in the invitation. The statement comes amid the political struggle surrounding Winter's party and its independent run in the elections. Last month, Winter submitted the "Amcha Yisrael" list to the Knesset and made it clear that he intends to run separately, despite calls from right-wing elements to join other parties. Since then, Winter has faced criticism from elements in Likud and Religious Zionism, who argued that a separate run could lead to a loss of votes for the bloc. In response, his party made it clear that they intend to "run to the end" and that they do not plan to give up the independent candidacy.