Staunch Netanyahu Supporter 'The Shadow' Slams PM in Furious Video
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Yoav Eliasi, a former strong supporter of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, released a video criticizing the premier for allegedly abandoning Itamar Ben-Gvir while seeking a partnership with Eisenkot. Eliasi accused Netanyahu of attacking Ben-Gvir and boycotting him, while legitimizing Eisenkot. He warned Netanyahu that this pattern of sacrificing allies under pressure is a recurring election tactic, concluding that voters know who they will ultimately support, and it won't be Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yoav Eliasi, known as 'The Shadow,' released a video criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Eliasi accused Netanyahu of abandoning his ally Itamar Ben-Gvir while seeking partnership with Eisenkot.
- The video criticizes Netanyahu's perceived attacks on Ben-Gvir and his embrace of Eisenkot.
- Eliasi called Netanyahu's actions a recurring pattern of sacrificing allies under pressure during elections.
- Eliasi warned Netanyahu that voters know who they will ultimately support, implying it won't be him.
Yoav Eliasi, known as 'The Shadow' and previously one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's staunchest supporters, released a scathing video Tuesday criticizing the premier. Eliasi expressed dismay over what he perceives as Netanyahu turning his back on his natural partner, Itamar Ben-Gvir, while opening the door to a potential partnership with Eisenkot.
"This is unreal what's happening here. Netanyahu, I don't know what's going on with you these days," Eliasi began in the video, stating he loves and respects Netanyahu but is troubled by his current tactics. He specifically pointed to Netanyahu's attacks on Ben-Gvir and his apparent embrace of Eisenkot, questioning the prime minister's sincerity.
Eliasi cited recent statements from senior Likud officials who have not ruled out Eisenkot serving as defense minister in a Netanyahu government, even suggesting Eisenkot holds more right-wing views than Netanyahu. "Isn't this what your entire campaign was about, that he is the one who set the concept?" Eliasi asked. "Suddenly he's legitimate and your partner, your brother, Ben-Gvir, you don't want to be photographed with him, you don't want to talk to him, you hold conferences without him, you boycott him?"
Eliasi warned that this behavior is a recurring pattern for Netanyahu during election periods, suggesting the prime minister "throws his people under the bus when he's under pressure." He concluded with sadness, stating he is forced to make the video because Netanyahu is willing to sacrifice his partners and allies to sit with the left. Eliasi urged Netanyahu to "come to your senses quickly, because we know who to vote for in the end, and it won't be for you."
