{
  "id": 15829003,
  "title": "Nissim Louk, father of October 7 victim Shani Louk, exits Knesset race, endorses Ofer Winter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nissim-louk-father-of-october-7-victim-shani-louk-exits-knesset-race",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T01:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912345"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nissim Louk, whose 22-year-old daughter Shani Louk was killed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre at the Nova music festival, has decided to withdraw from the Knesset race and endorse Ofer Winter's Amcha Israel party. Louk, a member of the right-wing Orot Hashachar party, now supports Winter's election campaign.\n\nSince the October 7 attacks, Louk has been a strong advocate for enhanced Israeli security policies and the relocation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. He believes that only Ofer Winter, a former IDF officer, can carry out and implement a comprehensive policy of full migration from Gaza. Winter's endorsement is due to his leadership and unwavering commitment to Israel's security.\n\nLouk highlighted that Ofer Winter's newly formed party has no connection to the events of October 7, which was a crucial factor in his decision to endorse him. Ofer Winter, driven by purpose and faith, has always regarded Israel's security as the guiding principle of his leadership.\n\nThe IDF announced the killing of a Hamas terrorist involved in the abduction of Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre. The terrorist, identified as Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq, crossed into Israel during the Hamas-led assault and participated in the attacks. Al-Zabaq was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Jabalya area of northern Gaza on Monday.",
  "summary": "Shani Louk's father announced his withdrawal from Israel's election race to back Ofer Winter, the same day the IDF confirmed killing a Hamas terrorist involved in his daughter's abduction.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nissim Louk withdraws from Knesset race to endorse Ofer Winter",
    "Shani Louk, Louk's daughter, killed in October 7 Hamas attacks",
    "Winter, former IDF officer, endorsed for security-focused policies"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Louk's shift from his own party to Winter's campaign consolidates support for hardline security policies and the complete relocation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}