Israeli Businesswoman Claims Netanyahu Supporters Are "Easterners" Lacking Critical Thought

Businesswoman Galya Albin sharply criticized supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting in a podcast interview that "Bibists" are exclusively "Mizrahim" (people of Eastern origin).

Albin recounted speaking with women in Sderot and Dimona who intended to vote for Netanyahu, even after discussing the harm they suffered following the October 7th events. She expressed bewilderment, stating, "I don't know, only Mizrahim. I don't know how you don't vote for Likud. What does 'you don't know' mean? Isn't there a connection between the hand that places the paper and your mind? This is a disaster. Vote for Lieberman, for Bennett, vote for anything else."

During the "Everything is Open" podcast with Avi Shushan, the host questioned Albin's generalization about "Mizrahim," noting that even he, as a Mizrahi, is considered a "Bibist," suggesting the classification itself is problematic. Albin retorted that Netanyahu himself is the least "Bibist" among his supporters, describing him as an Ashkenazi (Western origin), spoiled, arrogant, racist, and detached.

Albin also revealed her own political preference, stating she plans to vote for Naftali Bennett, whom she considers experienced and capable. She envisions a future leadership including Bennett as Prime Minister, Yair Lapid as Foreign Minister, and Gadi Eisenkot as Defense Minister, believing this combination could bring about change.

Albin, born in 1949, is a businesswoman, publisher, writer, actress, lecturer, and television presenter. She has a past in politics, having run for the Knesset in 1999 and later in the Kadima party primaries for the 18th Knesset.