Businesswoman Galia Albin Claims Netanyahu Supporters Are Mizrahi

Businesswoman Galia Albin has sharply criticized supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating in a podcast interview that "the Bibi-ists are only Mizrahi." Albin recounted conversations with women in Sderot and Dimona who, despite experiencing harm from the October 7th events, still intended to vote for Netanyahu. She expressed disbelief at their continued support, questioning their decision-making process and suggesting they vote for other politicians like Lieberman or Bennett.

During the podcast "HaKol P'tuch" with Avi Shoshan, the discussion touched on the problematic nature of such labels. Shoshan, identifying as Mizrahi himself, questioned why he was perceived as a "Bibi-ist" and suggested abandoning these labels. Albin responded by asserting that the only person not a "Bibi-ist" among the "Bibi-ists" is Netanyahu himself, whom she described as an Ashkenazi, privileged, snobbish, and racist individual who is far removed from his supporters' reality.

Albin also revealed her intention to vote for Naftali Bennett, citing his experience and capability. She envisions a leadership coalition with Bennett as Prime Minister, Yair Lapid as Foreign Minister, and Gadi Eisenkot as Defense Minister, believing this group could bring about change. Albin, born in 1949, has a diverse background as a businesswoman, publisher, author, actress, lecturer, and television host, and has previously been involved in politics, running for the Knesset in 1999 and later in Kadima's primaries.