Beersheba Mayor Danilovich Says He Has Shifted Right, Cites Naivete on the Left
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
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- Beersheba Mayor Rubik Danilovich has shifted from left-wing to right-wing political views.
- He described some on the left as naive about regional realities and democracy.
- Danilovich believes territorial gains are necessary for security in the Middle East.
- He previously declined an offer to join the Likud party list.
- He has been mayor of Beersheba since 2008.
Beersheba Mayor Rubik Danilovich has undergone a significant political transformation, moving from a veteran of the left-wing Labor Party to holding distinctly right-wing views. In an interview on Channel 14's "In Riklin's Sukkah," Danilovich stated, "I have woken up to my political views." He emphasized that while he respects his colleagues on the left, he believes some of them exhibit naivete regarding Israeli democracy and regional realities.
Danilovich explained that some individuals who advocate for democracy do not always adhere to its principles or listen to differing opinions. He also addressed security and territorial perspectives, asserting that the left's approach is detached from the Middle East's realities. He advocated for a strong Israeli presence and Jewish settlement in the Negev, stating that in the Middle East, territorial gains are retained if a nation is strong and united.
"If they come to conquer us and kill us, and we have managed to conquer territories, then these territories are ours, because this is the language of the Middle East," Danilovich declared. He characterized those who do not understand these dynamics as naive, not disloyal, but simply lacking awareness necessary for survival in the region.
Danilovich's political shift has not gone unnoticed. He reportedly received an offer to lead the Likud party list before the candidate slates were finalized, but he declined, choosing to continue as mayor of Beersheba, a position he has held since 2008.
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