Netanyahu Hypnotizes Opposition Leaders, Strategist Claims
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Strategic advisor Ronen Tzur criticized opposition leaders for being "hypnotized" by Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy, which he claims prevents them from effectively attacking the premier. Tzur predicted Ofer Winter might withdraw from the election race due to potential deals with Netanyahu. He also pointed to a leadership deficit in the opposition compared to the right-wing bloc. Tzur anticipates record voter turnout but warns it may not benefit the opposition.
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- Strategic advisor Ronen Tzur claims Prime Minister Netanyahu has "hypnotized" opposition leaders, paralyzing their ability to attack him.
- Tzur predicts Ofer Winter, head of the 'Am Israel' party, may withdraw from the election due to potential promises from Netanyahu.
- The advisor cited a significant leadership gap, with the right having one leader and the opposition having four rivals.
- Tzur believes the opposition's internal conflicts and egos hinder their campaign effectiveness.
- A record voter turnout is expected, but Tzur cautioned it might not automatically benefit the opposition bloc.
Strategic advisor Ronen Tzur sharply criticized the leaders of the "change bloc" (Gush HaShinui) ahead of the elections, asserting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has created a "preposterous axiom" that paralyzes them from attacking him. Tzur stated that Netanyahu's opponents have fully bought into the idea that criticizing him will only benefit him, leading them to conduct a campaign that inadvertently aids the Prime Minister. "They dare to challenge each other but not him. They are hypnotized," Tzur remarked during a cultural event in the Megiddo Regional Council.
Tzur predicted that Ofer Winter, head of the 'Am Israel' party, might withdraw from the election race due to pressure and promises from Netanyahu, potentially for a senior ministerial position like Minister of National Security. He noted that a recent poll shows Winter's party failing to pass the electoral threshold with only 2.80% of the vote.
The advisor highlighted a significant leadership gap between the blocs, observing that the right has a single leader while the opposition has four vying for power, causing undecided voters to lean towards the more stable right. He argued that the change bloc's internal conflicts and ego-driven ambitions prevent them from uniting behind a chosen leader, suggesting a need for assertiveness and rule-breaking in their campaign strategy.
Tzur also anticipates a record-high voter turnout, attributing it to a sense of the elections' critical importance. However, he cautioned that a higher Arab voter turnout does not guarantee a win for the change bloc, as parties like Hadash-Ta'al and Balad are excluded from potential coalitions, which could weaken the bloc.
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