Ofer Winter also reportedly floated as possible candidate to head new national guard force the far-right minister is seeking to establish under his control

After controversial officer again not advanced, and subsequent outrage, military chief says introducing 'foreign considerations' into appointments is 'unacceptable, even dangerous'

Military announces shuffle in General Staff, with Southern Command chief taking over Iran affairs; Ofer Winter said expected to quit after being snubbed again

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter formally chastised for the illicit confab with the presumed PM-to-be, to whom he's been accused of leaking military information in the past

Ofer Winter, who was accused of subjecting his soldiers to religious coercion during 2014 Gaza War, named next head of Central Command's 98th Division