Avri Gilad Backs Bennett as 'Least Bad Option,' Criticizes Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Media personality Avri Gilad announced he will vote for Naftali Bennett, calling him the "least bad option" despite reservations. Gilad, identifying as right-wing, stated he has lost faith in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing his leadership during the war and his perceived lack of empathy. Gilad also noted Bennett's strong list of candidates, including Keren Turner, as a factor in his decision.
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- Avri Gilad will vote for Naftali Bennett, calling him the "least bad option."
- Gilad expressed significant reservations about Bennett but cited his experience.
- Gilad stated he has lost faith in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- He accused Netanyahu of taking over the right-wing movement.
- Gilad criticized Netanyahu's wartime conduct and perceived lack of empathy.
- Gilad favored Bennett due to his party's "impressive" list of candidates.
Media personality Avri Gilad revealed his intention to vote for Naftali Bennett in the upcoming elections, describing Bennett as the "least bad option" among the candidates. Gilad expressed significant reservations about Bennett but cited his experience as a former prime minister as a key factor in his decision. This choice came after Gilad also voiced reservations about Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan.
Gilad, who identifies as right-wing, stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu no longer represents his political camp. He explained that he has lost faith in Netanyahu, accusing him of taking over the right-wing movement and expressing a strong desire for a change in government. Gilad also criticized Netanyahu's conduct during the ongoing war and his approach to its victims, noting a perceived lack of empathy which contributes to his opposition to Netanyahu's continued premiership.
In his interview on Itay Segal's podcast from ALL IN, Gilad also compared Bennett and Lieberman, stating they are equally right-wing. However, he favored Bennett due to the "impressive" list of "doers" in Bennett's party, mentioning Keren Turner as an example, whom he believes are highly capable.
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