Netanyahu's Pre-Election Visit to Beitar Jerusalem Game Criticized
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned attendance at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match, his first in five years and just before elections, has been heavily criticized by Knesset candidate Shaul Meridor. Meridor called the visit "disgusting" and "transparent," questioning Netanyahu's motives and accusing him of viewing fans as unintelligent. The Likud party has not yet commented on the criticism.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to a Beitar Jerusalem soccer game is criticized as politically motivated.
- Knesset candidate Shaul Meridor called Netanyahu's attendance "disgusting" and "transparent."
- Netanyahu has not attended a Beitar Jerusalem game in five years, according to Meridor.
- The visit occurs just one week before national elections.
- The Likud party has not yet responded to the criticism.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to attend a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium on Monday evening, his first appearance at a game in five years. The visit, occurring just a week before elections, has drawn sharp criticism from Shaul Meridor, a Knesset candidate for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party.
Meridor slammed Netanyahu's attendance as "disgusting" and "so transparent," questioning the timing of the visit. "He hasn't been to a soccer game in five years, and suddenly a week before elections, it's important for him to come?" Meridor asked, suggesting that Netanyahu views Beitar fans as "stupid." He argued that genuine fans attend a significant portion of games, unlike Netanyahu's recent absence.
Meridor contrasted Netanyahu's visit with his own consistent attendance at Beitar games for four months as part of his campaign, emphasizing that he attends as a fan and not for political purposes. He also mentioned Nir Barkat, another Beitar fan, as a legitimate attendee.
Meridor stated that he, as a fan sitting in the stands, would not seek attention or disrupt the game. He believes Netanyahu's appearance is "ridiculous" and not motivated by genuine support for the team.
The Likud party headquarters had not yet responded to Meridor's remarks at the time of publication.
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