Analyst Slams Netanyahu's Political Strategy Amidst Declining Likud Support

Journalist Barak Sari criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political maneuvering, particularly concerning potential actions against MK Ofer Winter and the Likud party's internal discussions. Sari questioned the focus on internal party politics when the Likud is polling significantly lower than its previous strength, suggesting Netanyahu should prioritize bolstering his own party.

Sari pointed out that the Likud party is polling between 19 and 20 seats, a loss of 12 to 13 mandates from its previous standing. He urged Netanyahu to focus on strengthening the Likud before making decisions about other parties or candidates.

Additionally, Sari addressed reports of Netanyahu holding calming conversations with Itamar Ben-Gvir and Tali Gottlieb, and claims that the next government would be based on the current one. Sari expressed skepticism about Netanyahu's stated desire to form a "broad national government," predicting that a victory for Netanyahu would result in the same coalition, government, and "extremism" as the current one.

Sari's comments came in response to reports about the Likud party's internal deliberations regarding Winter and a separate report about Netanyahu's conversations with coalition partners.