Begin's Son Criticizes Netanyahu; Commentators Debate

Following statements by Binyamin Begin, son of former Prime Minister Menachem Begin, calling for the current government to be replaced, commentator Ronen Tzur asserted that the Likud party under Prime Minister Netanyahu is "a pale sticker" and bears no resemblance to the Likud of his father. Tzur added that Menachem Begin's "soul would not have survived these traumas," but that Netanyahu possesses a "completely different psychological structure" focused solely on political survival. Tzur described Netanyahu's associates as lacking responsibility, values, and a sense of duty towards the country.

Commentator Guy Bussi responded to Begin's remarks, suggesting that the harsh criticism from those close to Netanyahu, who have "eaten at his table," warrants investigation. Bussi also drew a parallel to the past, stating that "what they did to Begin, they killed him," implying that the current prime minister is stronger than his predecessor in facing opposition. Bussi also criticized the opposition, suggesting they have not adequately addressed a potential security incident, referencing a hypothetical plane crash in Tel Aviv.

Tzur further accused the opposition of aiding Netanyahu, claiming they should have been more vocal about a perceived security lapse. He lamented that no one in the public sphere seemed to acknowledge that "I and my children could have been on that plane that crashes in the heart of Tel Aviv."