Amkha Yisrael Party Targets Russian-Speaking Voters Ahead of Knesset Elections
Ofer Winter's "Amkha Yisrael" party targets Russian-speaking voters using AI-dubbed videos and Channel 9 interviews to cross the electoral threshold.
With the upcoming Knesset elections approaching, the "Amkha Yisrael" party led by Ofer Winter is facing a critical juncture. Recent polls show the party dropping to 2.8%, falling below the 3.25% electoral threshold. To counter this trend, the party has launched a targeted campaign aiming at Israel's Russian-speaking community.
Targeting Russian-Speaking Voters
In recent days, "Amkha Yisrael" established a dedicated Russian-language campaign headquarters, sent candidates for interviews on Channel 9, and planned AI-dubbed video clips. According to internal deep-dive surveys, candidate Yoseph Haddad enjoys high popularity among Russian speakers.
This voter base is historically associated with Avigdor Lieberman and his party, Yisrael Beytenu. However, "Amkha Yisrael" estimates it is already drawing support away from Lieberman and aims to accelerate this trend through direct outreach.
We are not surrendering. We are running all the way with full force, declared Ofer Winter.
Campaign Challenges and Rejections
Meanwhile, the party faces internal friction. Davidi Ben Zion, number 8 on the list, recently announced his resignation, warning that the party's poll numbers are too dangerous. Despite warnings and pressure from religious Zionist figures, Winter firmly maintained that the party will stay in the race until the end.
