Right-wing activists protest Ofer Winter’s independent Knesset run with wreath outside his home

Right-wing activists placed a flower wreath outside the home of Amcha Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter in Mitzpe Netofa, protesting his independent Knesset run. Winter submitted his party's list despite pressure to join a right-wing bloc. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Winter, arguing his refusal to unite weakens the national camp. Winter maintains he will recommend Netanyahu for prime minister.

Right-wing activists placed a flower wreath at the entrance to Ofer Winter's home in Mitzpe Netofa on Monday, protesting his decision to run independently in the upcoming elections. The wreath read "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Gali Baharav-Miara," suggesting the independent run could weaken the right-wing bloc. Winter, chairman of the People of Israel Party (Amcha Yisrael), submitted his Knesset list despite days of pressure to join a right-wing party. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Winter, saying his refusal to unite benefits Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and left-wing figures. Winter has stated he views his party as part of the right-wing bloc and intends to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister, but has set conditions including a conscription law before joining a government.