Netanyahu Attacks Economic Party Chairman Zelekha
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the Economic Party, on Tuesday, accusing him of hypocrisy regarding his political and economic stances. Netanyahu claimed Zelekha voted for Meretz, protested against him, and opposed key economic reforms like the cellular reform and gas extraction. The Prime Minister asserted that he and his colleagues were the true proponents of free market economics.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Yaron Zelekha of voting for Meretz and protesting against him.
- Netanyahu claimed Zelekha opposed the cellular reform that lowered prices.
- The Prime Minister stated Zelekha opposed the extraction of natural gas from the sea.
- Netanyahu asserted that he and his colleagues brought about free market reforms.
- Zelekha was accused of representing the Partner company during the cellular reform debate.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sharp attack on Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the Economic Party, during a television interview on Tuesday. Netanyahu accused Zelekha of presenting himself as a right-wing supporter while holding opposing political and economic views. The Prime Minister claimed that Zelekha had previously voted for the Meretz party and participated in anti-government protests in Balfour and Kaplan streets, describing his involvement as "venomous." Netanyahu also challenged Zelekha's economic positions, particularly concerning the cost of living. He credited his own governments with advancing key economic reforms, citing the cellular reform that significantly lowered prices, stating that Zelekha opposed it at the time because he represented the Partner company. Furthermore, Netanyahu criticized Zelekha's stance on the gas outline, asserting that Zelekha opposed extracting gas from the sea, which would have left the country dependent on external factors. The Prime Minister also disputed Zelekha's self-portrayal as a proponent of free market economics, asserting that he and his colleagues were the ones who brought about such reforms.
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