Reserve Colonel Ofer Winter announced the formation of a new political movement at a special event held at the Shalva compound in Jerusalem, thanking hosts and participants for their support.
Winter, a former IDF brigade commander, framed the upcoming election as a referendum on the character of Israel's future military, whether it will prioritize initiative, strategy and decisive action, or adopt a more restrained approach.
In his address, he outlined what he sees as critical national challenges requiring attention: integrating the ultra-Orthodox community into broader Israeli society, connecting with the Arab sector, reforming the judicial system, and dismantling criminal networks in the Negev and Galilee regions. He also emphasized combating antisemitism globally and replacing the political leadership that was in power on October 7 with new figures.
Winter shared his personal background, describing himself as the son of a family that survived the Holocaust in Hungary. "I am the grandson of Esther Gross, who in a story of extraordinary sisterhood and compassion, saved her sister Miriam. Both immigrated to Israel and raised children and grandchildren here," he said.
He recounted his military service, beginning with the General Staff Reconnaissance Unit, followed by command positions in the Maglan and Duvdevan special forces units, and notably in the Givati Brigade, which he called "the purple brigade." Winter paid tribute to commanders, fallen soldiers and fighters from these units, referring to them as "the generation of victory."
