Netanyahu Accuses Political Rival Yaron Zelicha of Hiding Leftist Stance
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused political rival Yaron Zelicha of hiding his leftist political leanings and voting for the Meretz party. Netanyahu claimed Zelicha protested against government policies and opposed key economic reforms like the cellular price reduction and the gas outline. The Prime Minister also blamed the previous government for a sharp rise in housing prices.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Yaron Zelicha of hiding his leftist stance and voting for Meretz.
- Netanyahu claimed Zelicha protested at Balfour and Kaplan streets and opposed economic reforms.
- The Prime Minister stated Zelicha opposed the cellular reform and the gas outline.
- Netanyahu asserted Zelicha does not represent a free-market worldview.
- Netanyahu blamed the previous government for a sharp rise in housing prices.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sharp attack on Yaron Zelicha, chairman of the Economic Party, during an interview on the "HaPatriotim" program. Netanyahu accused Zelicha of identifying with the left and concealing this from the public, claiming Zelicha votes for the Meretz party and hides this fact. The Prime Minister asserted that despite Zelicha's attempts to appeal to right-wing voters, his positions are fundamentally leftist.
Netanyahu further alleged that Zelicha actively participated in protests at Balfour and Kaplan streets, which he described as "venomous," and that Zelicha "attacks the right, not just me." The Prime Minister also referenced Zelicha's past opposition to significant economic reforms, including the cellular reform that drastically lowered prices, stating that Zelicha opposed it because he represented the Partner company at the time. Netanyahu also criticized Zelicha for opposing the gas outline, arguing that it was crucial for Israel's energy independence.
Netanyahu contended that Zelicha does not represent a free-market worldview, attributing major economic reforms to himself and his colleagues. Addressing the housing crisis, Netanyahu blamed the previous government, led by Bennett and Lapid, for a sharp increase in housing prices during their tenure.
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