Senior Likud Officials Criticize Minister Amsalem's Campaign Involvement
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Senior Likud officials stated that Minister Dudi Amsalem is voluntarily limiting his involvement in the party's election campaign, refuting claims of him being sidelined. They allege Amsalem grants interviews strategically to criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The remarks were made amid Amsalem's absence from campaign activities. The article also references criticism from the Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu towards Netanyahu regarding campaign tactics and the alleged disappearance of Yaakov Bardugo during election periods.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Senior Likud officials claim Minister Dudi Amsalem is voluntarily limiting his campaign participation.
- Amsalem reportedly gives interviews to criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Sources within Likud deny any directive to sideline Amsalem from the campaign.
- The Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu criticized Netanyahu's campaign tactics regarding Mizrahi Jews.
- Yaakov Bardugo is accused of disappearing during election periods for strategic reasons.
Senior figures within the Likud party have pushed back against claims that Minister Dudi Amsalem is being sidelined from the party's election campaign. Instead, they assert that his limited participation is a personal choice. "He only gives interviews when he wants to sting the Prime Minister," one official stated, speaking to Walla News on Sunday. Several senior Likud sources clarified that no directive was given to distance Amsalem from the campaign or prevent him from giving interviews. They contend that the minister is not cooperating with the party's political and media activities, with one source noting, "He is distancing himself, not lending a hand, and is not present."
Another source criticized Amsalem's conduct, stating, "Dudi Amsalem only gives interviews when he wants to sting the Prime Minister." These comments come amid Amsalem's noticeable absence from campaign events. The article also mentions the Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, who reportedly criticized Netanyahu, accusing him of exploiting Mizrahi Jews for political gain and hiding them when it doesn't serve the campaign. The Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu also commented on Netanyahu's associate, media personality Yaakov Bardugo, suggesting Bardugo, who allegedly incites against citizens, disappears for 17 days when needed for election purposes before being appointed to a ministerial position.
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