Religious Zionism Party Targets Opposition Leaders in New Campaign

With 16 days until the election, the Religious Zionism party is launching a new campaign featuring four "roulette" videos that highlight past statements by opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan, and Avigdor Lieberman, as well as Ofer Winter. The campaign's slogan is "Don't gamble, play it safe." The videos aim to portray these figures as risky choices for voters.

The campaign follows a video released by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who used the slogan "Winter is Bennett 2, this time we won't gamble," suggesting a comparison between Winter and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The Religious Zionism party's videos will feature opposition figures discussing support for a Palestinian state, with Eisenkot calling to strengthen the Palestinian Authority and allow Gazans into Israel for training. Golan is shown criticizing settlers and accusing the IDF of being an "army of occupation" and Israel of "killing babies as a hobby."

Lieberman is depicted advocating for Jordanian responsibility over Areas B and C and calling for an end to the war in Gaza. The fourth video focuses on Ofer Winter's party, "Amcha Israel," presenting polls indicating it will not pass the electoral threshold, with recent surveys showing it at only 1.5% to 1.7% support.

A statement from the Religious Zionism party declared, "This time we don't gamble, we play it safe. Facing opposition leaders who openly state their intention to establish a terror state in the heart of Israel, and parties that won't pass the electoral threshold and endanger the national camp, stands the Religious Zionism party, which has proven its steadfast adherence to its principles over the past four years, alongside significant influence on Israel in security, economy, settlement, and the justice system."