Netanyahu's Failure to Unite Right-Wing Parties Could Cost Him Election
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Political commentator Michael Shemesh warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to unite right-wing parties could cost him the election. Shemesh pointed to numerous small parties on the right that are below or near the electoral threshold, risking the loss of tens to hundreds of thousands of votes. He contrasted this with the center-left's efforts to consolidate, stating Netanyahu's inability to achieve similar unity is a significant organizational failure.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Political commentator Michael Shemesh warns of a major organizational failure by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Shemesh stated Netanyahu's failure to unite right-wing parties could cost him the election.
- Numerous small right-wing parties remain below or near the electoral threshold.
- These fragmented parties risk losing tens to hundreds of thousands of votes.
- Shemesh contrasted the right's disunity with the center-left's consolidation efforts.
Political commentator Michael Shemesh has warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's organizational failure within the right-wing bloc could significantly impact the upcoming elections. While the opposition bloc sees Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the Knesset race as a move to prevent wasted votes below the electoral threshold, Shemesh points to a different concern on the right.
Shemesh highlighted the numerous small parties on the right that are still competing and remain close to or far below the 3.25% electoral threshold. He listed parties such as "Am Israel," "The Haredi Public," "Achi," "Noam," and "Tzeva Shachor" as examples.
"We are talking about tens to hundreds of thousands of votes!" Shemesh exclaimed, emphasizing the clear danger to the ruling bloc. He argued that while the center-left is taking steps to minimize risks, the right remains deeply fragmented, potentially leading to a massive loss of votes.
Shemesh concluded that Netanyahu's inability to unite forces or persuade smaller parties to withdraw could be the decisive factor in the entire election. He described it as a "very failed organization by Netanyahu" that could single-handedly determine the election's outcome.
