Netanyahu Expresses Concern Over Election Prospects, Criticizes Media and Legal System
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed worry about the upcoming elections on Channel 14, stating the race is too close to call and urging his supporters to vote. He also launched a sharp critique of the legal system and former officials, calling for criminal investigations into figures like Avichai Mandelblit. Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating Hamas and confronting Iran, and warned the Supreme Court against interfering with military operations. The interview is part of his continued boycott of other major Israeli news outlets.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern over the upcoming election results, calling the race a tie.
- Netanyahu criticized the media, labeling some outlets "panic channels" and urging his supporters to vote Likud.
- He called for criminal investigations into former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit and other legal officials.
- Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas in Gaza and continue confronting Iran's regime.
- He warned the Supreme Court against interfering with military operations in Judea and Samaria.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program Tuesday, expressing significant concern about the upcoming election results and the state of the right-wing bloc. "I will tell you the truth, I am worried. The real numbers are not what the panic channels are publishing, nor are they the very optimistic things published here. The real place is a tie, on the cusp, and it will be decided if the people sitting here and at home go to vote," Netanyahu stated. He warned against a potential left-wing takeover, asking, "Do you want Eisenkot as prime minister? Golan as defense minister? Lazimi as education minister? Don't sit at home, go vote for Likud."
Netanyahu launched a strong attack on the legal system and former law enforcement officials, referencing the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit in the Jerusalem District Court. "I think the truth is coming to light, not all of it yet unfortunately. When the investigations began, I said 'there will be nothing because there is nothing,' but I was wrong, there was a lot, not with us, with them. Witness intimidation, forgery, fraud," the Prime Minister declared. He called for immediate criminal investigations into Mandelblit, Shi Nitzen, Ben Ari, and Tirosh, stating, "The trial must end immediately and there must be a criminal investigation for all involved."
Addressing security matters, Netanyahu vowed to continue the fight against Iran, stating, "We carried out two operations that eliminated the threat of destroying Israel. As long as this regime stands on its feet, it will try to destroy us again. I can promise that this regime will pass from the world, because it is either them or us, and it must be us." Regarding Gaza, he reiterated the objective: "Eliminate Hamas! Simple." Netanyahu also sent a stern message to the Supreme Court (Bagatz) concerning potential judicial intervention in military operations in Judea and Samaria, asserting, "Bagatz can please, we are staying there. There is a limit to the madness. We will deal with Bagatz too."
The interview, conducted by Yinon Magal, comes shortly before the elections. Netanyahu continues to boycott major news channels, which he labels "panic channels," exclusively granting interviews to Channel 14.
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