While Netanyahu eyes Lieberman, the courtship of Winter comes from a completely different direction

The article analyzes the political implications of Ofer Winter's entry into the political map, and the assessments within Likud regarding the fate of his voters. According to political sources, Winter takes about two seats from Likud and one seat from Lieberman. Within Likud, opinions are divided on whether weakening him will return the votes or whether they will go to other parties or stay home.

The article examines the impact of Ofer Winter on the political map ahead of the elections, focusing on Likud's dilemma. According to sources in the political system, Winter currently takes about two seats from Likud and an additional seat from Avigdor Lieberman. Some of his voters are 'right-wing voters who crossed the Rubicon' – voters who left Netanyahu but did not change their worldview, and were previously concentrated with Eisenkot, Lieberman, and Bennett. Within Likud, there is a dispute: some believe weakening Winter will return the votes to Likud, while others warn that anger at the government, the conscription issue, and the coalition composition could permanently alienate voters. The dispute also concerns strategy – whether to intensify the line against Winter or avoid it. The article notes that in the 'Yashar' party, they admit that Winter's move would push the change bloc away from 61, but they no longer rule out a political deal with him the day after.