Columnist Slams Netanyahu, Urges Public to Vote Him Out

Columnist Yossi Hader argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should have resigned following the "divisive rhetoric," "attempted governmental coup," and "destruction of democracy," and especially after the "disastrous October 7th massacre." Hader criticizes Netanyahu for not taking responsibility, instead attacking security officials while his "toxic circle" continues to divide the nation. He alleges that Netanyahu embraces those implicated in scandals like "Qatargate" and "the Bill affair," suggesting a "reign of lies" where truth is irrelevant and failures are masked by propaganda.

Hader contends that Netanyahu's failures extend to the "failed war management" and the prolonged suffering of hostages, stating these are unforgivable. He points to a decline in various sectors, including science, medicine, and education, contrasting this with the "disintegrating Likud" party, where ministers bicker and loyalists are appointed to Knesset lists. The columnist expresses horror at the thought that the October 7th events might have been preventable had earlier warnings, including one from Mohammed bin Zayed, been heeded.

Ultimately, Hader urges Israeli voters to remember the "October 7th massacre" when they go to the polls, implying that a vote for Netanyahu is a vote for continued failure and division. He suggests that a "sane and liberal right" can be found within the "change and reform bloc," negating the need to vote for what he calls a "pretender and populist right."