Netanyahu Addresses Likud Supporters, Cites Government Achievements and Threats

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed supporters at the Likud party's "Hakafot Shaniot" (raising of the cup) event, highlighting his government's achievements over the past three years and warning against a potential left-wing government. He specifically criticized Benny Gantz, stating that Gantz would form a "limp and weak" government with figures like Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, and Yair Lapid, alongside Arab parties. Netanyahu asserted that such a government would establish a Palestinian state in the heart of Israel, undoing current achievements, and would be ineffective against Iran.

During his speech, Netanyahu presented a "T" junction sign, asking the audience if they desired a right-wing or left-wing path, and declared, "Gantz, this is not straight!" He also listed prominent terrorist leaders who have been eliminated, including Khamenei, Dagh, Sinwar, and Nasrallah, eliciting a response of "eliminated" from the crowd after each name. He emphasized that Israel has changed and will continue to change the face of the Middle East.

Netanyahu also referenced the two-year anniversary of Operation "Beeper," recalling the destruction of 93% of Hezbollah's rocket and missile arsenal. He stated that Israel's actions against Iran were crucial for the nation's survival. To commemorate the anniversary, Netanyahu's campaign team surprised him with a large "beeper cake" on stage.