Ofer Winter

From Jerusalem’s ‘foreign minister’ to Knesset hopeful, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum wants to make her mark

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum has long been a public face for Jerusalem, and was even referred to by some as Jerusalem’s foreign minister. Those who live here also know her as a friend and neighbor.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum attends the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walk near an electoral banner for the Reservist-Economic Party  led by Yoaz Hendel (R) and Yaron Zelekha (L) in Bnei Barak, near Tel Aviv, October 18, 2026

Yoaz Hendel: Reservists are the key to breaking Israel’s political deadlock - opinion

An Israeli voting booth.

Israel Election 2026: How many votes will parties need to cross electoral threshold? - explainer

A large election campaign banner featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is displayed on a building in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, October 18, 2026

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu as Winter, Hendel-Zelekha may not cross electoral threshold - poll


Smotrich presses Ofer Winter to drop Knesset run in exchange for Defense Ministry appointment

The finance minister additionally stated that he would offer Winter a directorate for haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment and integration into the workforce. 

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Winter vows to block haredi draft ultimatum to Netanyahu, says People of Israel will stay in race

Winter's comments came as he stressed his party would remain in the running amid ongoing pressure to resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and RZP's Bezalel Smotrich.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), Ofer Winter.

Yashar ahead of Likud in election polls, but Knesset majority still out of reach for both - poll

The polling average put the Zionist opposition at 51.25 seats, compared with 51 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc, a near-perfect tie.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Benny Gantz's exit from Knesset race could help Ofer Winter cross electoral threshold

An internal poll suggests Benny Gantz's withdrawal could give Ofer Winter an additional 10,000 votes, potentially helping his party cross the electoral threshold.

People of Israel Party chair Ofer Winter during a party rally in Rishon Lezion, September 15, 2026.

Winter decries 'ugly' campaign tactics after Netanyahu, Smotrich meet with Winter's rabbi

Winter asserted that Israelis are fed up with Netanyahu and Smotrich's "ugly and unethical campaign" after the two visited Winter's rabbi in an attempt to force him to withdraw from the election.

People of Israel party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, following the resignation of party candidate Davidi Ben Zion and amid allegations of political pressure against the party, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

Right 'sounds alarm' over Gantz withdrawal as Left consolidates ahead of elections

Gantz's withdrawal sparks warnings from Sa'ar and Smotrich over wasted right-wing votes, while left-wing leaders welcome the decision and rally ahead of the elections.

Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz attend a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 23, 2022. (Illustrative)

WATCH: Palestinians throw stones at People of Israel's Hassan-Nahoum while visiting West Bank town

A stone is thrown through Hassan-Nahoum's car window while she is speaking to a camera, breaking it and wounding one of the passengers.

Screenshot taken from a video of Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, with her holding up the rock that was thrown through her car window while touring the West Bank.

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in four polls, but neither bloc secures Knesset majority - poll

With 10 days until the election, four recent polls show Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party ahead of Likud, while the Zionist opposition and Netanyahu's bloc remain virtually tied.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

People of Israel, Reservists-Economic Party could be deciders of election result, pollster says

Speaking on 103FM, Lazar analyzed the latest election polls and outlined the factors he believes could determine the outcome of the vote.

Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.

People of Israel candidate quits Ofer Winter's party amid mounting pressure from right-wing rivals

Davidi Ben Zion quits Ofer Winter's party amid right-wing pressure, prompting fierce criticism from Winter and praise from Netanyahu and Smotrich.

OFER WINTER speaks at the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem.