Likud MK Reveals Netanyahu Thwarted His Plan for New Party

Member of Knesset Moshe Saada of the Likud party revealed that he was on the verge of establishing a new political party with Amichai Chikli, believing they could garner four to five Knesset seats. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened, presenting polling data that indicated the new party would cause more harm than good to the right-wing bloc. Saada acknowledged that Netanyahu's assessment was correct and that the prime minister's strategic intervention prevented a detrimental split of votes.

Saada, a former deputy head of the Police Internal Investigations Department, praised Netanyahu's leadership and his commitment to unifying the right-wing camp. He stated that Netanyahu prioritizes the broader right-wing movement over personal or party interests, citing instances where Netanyahu has reserved spots within the Likud for other politicians, even at the expense of existing Likud members. Saada emphasized Netanyahu's extensive experience and his vested interest in maximizing votes for his political camp, portraying the prime minister as a skilled strategist who plays 'precise chess'.