Menachem Begin's Son Urges Vote Against Current Government
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Former minister Benny Begin urged voting for opposition parties.
- He stated the current government has ill will and fails the public.
- Begin cited polls showing a decline in the ruling coalition's support.
- He recalled a previous "change government" as successful.
- He praised Ra'am's inclusion in the prior coalition.
Former minister Benny Begin, son of the late Prime Minister Menachem Begin, has called on Israelis to vote for opposition parties in the upcoming elections, stating that the current government has demonstrated ill will instead of working for the public good. In an interview, Begin expressed his intention to vote for a party outside the electoral threshold to avoid wasting a vote, urging others to do the same for any opposition party.
Begin criticized the current administration for prioritizing power over the welfare of citizens, arguing that prolonged time in government can lead to corruption and a sense of invincibility. He cited opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be unable to form the next government, noting a significant drop in the ruling coalition's projected Knesset seats from 68 to around 52.
He recalled his support for the "change government" led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, describing it as a successful period of quiet work for the public. Begin also praised the inclusion of the Ra'am party in that coalition, calling it a "successful partnership."
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