Amcha Yisrael ("The People of Israel") is a right-wing party. Former IDF brigadier general Ofer Winter founded it on August 25, 2026.
Amcha Yisrael supports a preventive security doctrine: act before enemies build up their strength, rather than just contain them. It firmly rejects a Palestinian state and supports the "voluntary emigration" of Gaza's residents.
Amcha Yisrael will join a government only if a law drafting Haredim, with no exceptions, is passed first. It also wants to reform how judges are appointed and to change the "reasonableness" standard.
Winter has turned down offers to merge with other right-wing parties.
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Amcha Yisrael rejects the containment strategy. Amcha Yisrael wants to push for the “voluntary emigration” of Gaza's residents.
Amcha Yisrael joins the camp supporting the 2023 judicial reform. Amcha Yisrael also wants to change the way are chosen. For the October 7 inquiry, Amcha Yisrael proposes its own model. The new Knesset would elect the commission's chair and deputy chair by secret ballot of all 120 members. Both would be retired judges, one put forward by the coalition and one by the opposition. The president would have no role. Bereaved families and hostage representatives would take an active part in the inquiry. The commission would have full investigative powers and deliver preliminary findings within six months. Amcha Yisrael calls the absence of a commission "a disgrace shared by the coalition and the opposition."
Amcha Yisrael could govern with the Haredi parties, but only once the law is passed.
No sector is above the law.
Ofer Winter has long opposed any territorial withdrawal, pointing to the 2005 evacuation of Gush Katif.
There will never be a Palestinian state here.
Amcha Yisrael advocates a doctrine of initiative: according to Ofer Winter, Israel must not wait for a threat to materialize but eliminate it.
Ice : Ofer Winter lance son parti Amcha Yisrael · Aug 25, 2026 · source ↗Amcha Yisrael opposes ending a war as long as the enemy can rebuild: Ofer Winter demands a military “decisive outcome” in Gaza rather than containment and criticizes the government for failing to achieve a clear victory.
Kipa : עם הסרוג הבכיר ומגישת החדשות: עופר וינטר השיק את מפלגת « עמך ישראל » · Aug 25, 2026 · source ↗Its position: A military action against Iran’s nuclear sites
Inferred position: no statement by Amcha Yisrael on Iran was found; the doctrine articulated by Ofer Winter (“eliminate the threat” and “military victory on all fronts”) points toward military action.
Ice : Ofer Winter lance son parti Amcha Yisrael · Aug 25, 2026 · source ↗Updated October 23
Sources : Fourchette calculée à partir de 4 instituts entre le 16 et le 19 octobre 2026. Maariv/Lazar Research et N13 le placent à 4 sièges. N12/Midgam et Kan 11/Kantar le placent sous le seuil électoral. Le détail complet par institut est disponible dans l'encart sondages de la fiche.
Compare Amcha Yisrael (People of Israel) with another partyAmcha Yisrael ("The People of Israel") is a right-wing party. Former IDF brigadier general Ofer Winter founded it on August 25, 2026.
Amcha Yisrael supports a preventive security doctrine: act before enemies build up their strength, rather than just contain them. It firmly rejects a Palestinian state and supports the "voluntary emigration" of Gaza's residents.
Amcha Yisrael will join a government only if a law drafting Haredim, with no exceptions, is passed first. It also wants to reform how judges are appointed and to change the "reasonableness" standard.
Winter has turned down offers to merge with other right-wing parties.
Voting for Amcha Yisrael means voting for a newly created party (25 August 2026), never tested electorally and never in government, whose polling results fluctuate around the electoral threshold. Winter has chosen to remain on his own rather than merge with other right-wing lists, a gamble that could just as easily validate his strategy as weaken it if the polls tighten.
Security & National Defense
Amcha Yisrael advocates a doctrine of initiative: according to Ofer Winter, Israel must not wait for a threat to materialize but eliminate it.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Amcha Yisrael opposes the creation of a Palestinian state. On October 8, 2026, Ofer Winter declares that “no Palestinian state will ever be established here” and tears up a copy of the Oslo Accords on stage.
Territories & Settlements
Ofer Winter wants to apply Israeli sovereignty over Areas C and B of Judea and Samaria / the West Bank, and allow the major Palestinian cities to administer themselves, after disarming the Palestinian Authority and preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Democracy & Institutions
Amcha Yisrael does not want a commission appointed by the president of the . Amcha Yisrael proposes that the new elect the chair and vice-chair of the commission by secret ballot from among retired judges, with one representative for the and one for the opposition, and that bereaved families and representatives of the hostages participate in the inquiry.
Economy, Welfare & Public Services
Amcha Yisrael prioritizes opening the market to imports: Ofer Winter wants to automatically adopt European and American standards and lower customs duties on food and consumer goods. The party attributes the high cost of living to a lack of competition, wants to phase out agricultural quotas and opposes price controls.
Education
Amcha Yisrael's platform calls for restoring school principals' autonomy and transferring management powers to municipalities and schools. The Ministry of Education would retain responsibility for core subjects, general rules and evaluation.
The party was launched on 25 August 2026 by former IDF Brigadier General Ofer Winter.
Its polling results fluctuate around the electoral threshold. It has rejected merger proposals from other right-wing parties.
The party is new: launched in August 2026, it has never contested an election or served in government. There is therefore no governmental record to assess at this stage.
Israel should be able to launch a preemptive strike against a country or group that threatens it, even without the support of its allies.
Amcha Yisrael advocates a doctrine of initiative: according to Ofer Winter, Israel must not wait for a threat to materialize but eliminate it.
Source :Ice : Ofer Winter lance son parti Amcha Yisrael· 2026-08-25
Israel should accept a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, even if Hamas is not fully disarmed.
Amcha Yisrael opposes ending a war as long as the enemy can rebuild: Ofer Winter demands a military “decisive outcome” in Gaza rather than containment and criticizes the government for failing to achieve a clear victory.
Source :Kipa : עם הסרוג הבכיר ומגישת החדשות: עופר וינטר השיק את מפלגת « עמך ישראל »· 2026-08-25
Faced with Iran’s nuclear program, which approach should Israel favor?
Inferred position: no statement by Amcha Yisrael on Iran was found; the doctrine articulated by Ofer Winter (“eliminate the threat” and “military victory on all fronts”) points toward military action.
Source :Ice : Ofer Winter lance son parti Amcha Yisrael· 2026-08-25
To reach an agreement with the Palestinians, Israel should be ready to give up part of Judea and Samaria/West Bank.
Amcha Yisrael rejects any Palestinian state and any territorial concession. On October 8, 2026, Ofer Winter declares: “There is no negotiation over the home.”
Source :JDN, conférence de l'ICT (université Reichman)· 2026-10-08
Israel should accept the creation of a Palestinian state as part of a peace agreement.
Amcha Yisrael opposes the creation of a Palestinian state. On October 8, 2026, Ofer Winter declares that “no Palestinian state will ever be established here” and tears up a copy of the Oslo Accords on stage.
Source :Makor Rishon, conférence de l'ICT (université Reichman)· 2026-10-08
Israel should let more humanitarian aid into Gaza, even if part of it risks being diverted by Hamas.
Ofer Winter asked Benjamin Netanyahu to take care of “reducing aid to Gaza”; Amcha Yisrael also places its soldiers “before enemy civilians”.
Source :JDN : Winter défend Yoseph Haddad (titre lié sur l'aide à Gaza)· 2026-09-07
Who should govern Gaza in the long term?
Amcha Yisrael rejects any Palestinian state and advocates the emigration of Gaza's inhabitants. On October 10, 2026, Ofer Winter makes a decisive military victory and the emigration of Gaza's population conditions for his entry into the government; the party has not detailed a model of administration.
Source :N12, Meet the Press· 2026-10-10
Existing settlements in Judea and Samaria/West Bank should be able to expand.
Amcha Yisrael's list includes representatives of the settlement community in Samaria who want to “strengthen settlement”; Ofer Winter has not made a specific statement on the expansion of settlements.
Source :Maariv : חרף הלחצים בליכוד: עופר וינטר השיק את מפלגתו החדשה· 2026-08-25
On which part of Judea and Samaria/West Bank should Israel apply its sovereignty?
Ofer Winter wants to apply Israeli sovereignty over Areas C and B of Judea and Samaria / the West Bank, and allow the major Palestinian cities to administer themselves, after disarming the Palestinian Authority and preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Source :Israel Hayom, interview d'Ofer Winter· 2026-09-10
What should Israel do about military service for yeshiva students?
Amcha Yisrael wants to integrate the Haredim into the army and makes a law on service a condition for joining the government, while saying it respects Torah study. On October 8, 2026, Ofer Winter promises a law on the “status of those who serve”: those who serve will receive more, while those who do not serve will lose their benefits.
Source :Ladaat, Ofer Winter· 2026-10-08
Should the Supreme Court be able to strike down a law passed by the Knesset?
Position inferred in part: Amcha Yisrael says it is joining the camp supporting the 2023 judicial reform, of which the override clause was a central element, and wants to limit the criterion of “reasonableness” and change the appointment of judges. Amcha Yisrael has not explicitly stated its position on the override clause.
Source :Ynet, questionnaire aux listes· 2026-09-21
The October 7 inquiry should be entrusted to a , whose members are appointed by the Supreme Court president, rather than to a commission whose members are chosen by the Knesset.
Amcha Yisrael does not want a commission appointed by the president of the Supreme Court. Amcha Yisrael proposes that the new Knesset elect the chair and vice-chair of the commission by secret ballot from among retired judges, with one representative for the coalition and one for the opposition, and that bereaved families and representatives of the hostages participate in the inquiry.
Source :People of Israel party proposes October 7 inquiry (Times of Israel)· 2026-10-01
An Arab party should be able to be part of a governing coalition.
Amcha Yisrael wants a right-wing government with “Zionist” partners. On October 12, 2026, Ofer Winter rules out a government bringing together Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan and the Arab parties, which he considers “dangerous for the State of Israel”; his number 2, Yoseph Haddad, rules out serving alongside Mansour Abbas.
Source :JFeed, conférence Ynet· 2026-10-12
What should be done with the 2018 “Nation-State” law?
Amcha Yisrael has not taken a position on the “Nation-State” law; its number two, Yoseph Haddad, stated in 2019 and in 2022 that he accepted the definition of Israel as a Jewish state while wishing to add the word “democratic” and equality to it. A candidate's position, predating the party's establishment.
Source :Arutz Sheva : Yoseph Haddad sur la loi État-nation· 2019-06-05
What would be the best way to lower prices in Israel?
Amcha Yisrael prioritizes opening the market to imports: Ofer Winter wants to automatically adopt European and American standards and lower customs duties on food and consumer goods. The party attributes the high cost of living to a lack of competition, wants to phase out agricultural quotas and opposes price controls.
Source :Globes, questionnaire économique d'Amcha Yisrael et interview d'Ofer Winter· 2026-10-23
The state should lower taxes, even if this means cutting some public spending.
Amcha Yisrael opposes any tax increase and wants to reduce the deficit through growth and cuts to inefficient spending. The party would consider a flat tax and targeted tax cuts, but refuses to reduce the defense budget.
Source :Globes, « עמך ישראל: נגד העלאת מסים, אך לא מוכנים לקצץ בביטחון »· 2026-10-23
Haredi schools that receive state money should be required to teach core subjects (math, English, science), like other schools.
Amcha Yisrael's platform states that it aims to provide every child in Israel with high-quality instruction in core subjects, without specifying whether teaching them would be a condition for funding Haredi schools.
Source :Programme d'Amcha Yisrael, page « Principes » (consultée le 23/10/2026)· 2026-10-23
Schools and municipalities should have more freedom to manage their budget, hire their teachers and organize their teaching, instead of everything being decided by the Ministry of Education.
Amcha Yisrael's platform calls for restoring school principals' autonomy and transferring management powers to municipalities and schools. The Ministry of Education would retain responsibility for core subjects, general rules and evaluation.
Source :Programme d'Amcha Yisrael, page « Principes » (consultée le 23/10/2026)· 2026-10-23
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