Religious Zionism Party Launches 'Not Gambling' Campaign Against Opposition

The Religious Zionism party has launched a new online campaign titled "Not Gambling, Playing It Safe," featuring four "roulette"-style videos that target opposition leaders. The campaign, released 16 days before elections, aims to highlight past statements by opposition figures supporting a Palestinian state and to warn against parties that may not pass the electoral threshold.

The first video focuses on Gadi Eisenkot, featuring his past remarks advocating for strengthening the Palestinian Authority, removing 150,000 Palestinian workers, and training Gazans. Another video targets Yair Golan, presenting his sharp quotes, including calling settlers "sub-human," stating "the State of Israel kills babies as a hobby," and describing the IDF as an "army of occupation."

A third video criticizes Avigdor Lieberman for calling to stop the war and withdraw from Gaza, and for suggesting Jordan take responsibility for Areas B and C. The final video features Ofer Winter, whose party, "Amcha Israel," is shown in recent polls failing to cross the electoral threshold with only 1.5% and 1.7% of the vote.

A statement from the Religious Zionism party declared, "This time we are not gambling, we are playing it safe. Facing opposition leaders who openly intend to establish a terror state in the heart of Israel, and parties that do not 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 the State of Israel in security, economy, settlement, and the justice system."