Avi Biton Declares Netanyahu 'God's Messenger,' Urges Voters to Support Him

With Israeli elections approaching in about a week and a half, political and media tensions are escalating. Polling data presents conflicting pictures across different television channels, with some favoring the Netanyahu bloc and others the bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot.

Amidst this close contest, singer and songwriter Avi Biton has publicly reaffirmed his support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a video shared on social media, Biton urged his followers to vote for Netanyahu on October 27th, stating, "Let there be no misunderstandings, on 27.10, we are all at the ballot box voting Bibi." He also proposed an unusual measure, suggesting supporters assist elderly voters by taking them to the polls to "save the country."

Biton expressed significant personal stress regarding the election, admitting he hasn't slept well and is constantly thinking about the outcome. He further declared Netanyahu to be "God's messenger," claiming the Prime Minister received a blessing from the Rebbe of Lubavitch, who foretold his premiership and prophesied he would face many enemies and eventually "hand the keys to the Messiah."

Biton also strongly criticized the way supporters of his camp are treated, stating, "We will not give up. Look how they call us, they call us 'baboons,' they call us 'a herd.'" This is not the first time Biton has publicly backed Netanyahu during this election cycle. Previously, he appeared on Yossi Marshek's podcast, expressing unwavering support and arguing that Netanyahu is a leader of the caliber required for Israel's complex challenges, unlike Eisenkot, whom he deemed unqualified.

Biton has also asserted that the political conflict reflects a deep ethnic divide, claiming that the left-wing does not like Mizrahi (Sephardic) Jews and that their opposition to Netanyahu stems from his representation of this community. As the election nears, Biton appears to be intensifying his efforts to mobilize support.