TV Host Itamar Fleishman Won't Vote for Netanyahu Post-October 7

Journalist Itamar Fleishman, a prominent figure on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program, has announced he will not vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections. Fleishman cited the events of October 7th as the reason for his decision, stating, "I will not vote for him because of the Seventh of October." He also confirmed he would not vote for Itamar Ben-Gvir.

In a recent interview on Channel 13 with Omri Assenheim, Fleishman also offered sharp criticism of the Israeli left, describing a segment of it as a "cult" that attacks anyone who deviates from their views. He mentioned examples like Yizhar She and Noa Argamani, who faced criticism despite their public profiles, and others like Tzviqa Mor and Ditsa Or.

When questioned by Assenheim about his co-host Ynon Magal's perceived "worship" of Netanyahu on "The Patriots," Fleishman clarified that Magal is a very strong supporter rather than someone who worships the prime minister. Fleishman himself stated he is a "very big supporter of Netanyahu" but reiterated his intention not to vote for him due to the October 7th failures.