Netanyahu Believes Upcoming Election Will End Favorably
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu's strategy relies on optimistic internal polls predicting victory.
- The Likud aims to politically neutralize rival right-wing parties.
- The party avoids debates and actively opposes competitors.
- Brazilian election results boosted morale and belief in poll inaccuracy.
- Internal polls contrast with major polls showing a potential loss.
Political commentator Amit Segal analyzed the Likud party's election strategy and its efforts to undermine rival right-wing parties, particularly that of Ofer Winter. Segal explained Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's thinking and the right-wing bloc's perspective heading into the crucial final weeks of the campaign.
Segal suggested that the Likud's strategy to politically neutralize Winter's party stems from a significant strategic decision. He noted that while major polls indicate Netanyahu's bloc is losing seats and unlikely to form a government, internal polls and certain media channels present a more optimistic picture, predicting a significant victory for Netanyahu.
"Netanyahu buys into the more optimistic polls," Segal stated. He elaborated that this belief in an impending victory and an absolute majority influences the Likud's campaign tactics, leading them to avoid political debates and to actively oppose competing right-wing parties.
Segal added that the recent election results in Brazil have provided an additional morale boost. The victory of a right-wing candidate there, contrary to early poll predictions, has reinforced the belief within the Likud and its allies that Israeli polls may also be inaccurate and that an election win is within reach.
