Yashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza

Shaul Meridor of the Yashar party claims that former Brigadier General Ofer Winter, now head of the right-wing "People of Israel" party, opposed a ground operation in Gaza after October 7. Meridor stated that Winter "opposed the maneuver in Gaza and went to convince cabinet politicians not to go in," including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meridor contrasted this with Winter's current public image as "the most offensive-minded person." Meridor also asserted that Winter's party is currently irrelevant to forming a government, lacking the necessary 61 seats. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu has reportedly held consultations regarding Winter and the new right-wing party.