Netanyahu Leaves Door Open for Interview on Channel 12
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested he might be open to an interview on Channel 12, a network he previously criticized. This comes as he intensifies attacks on rival Gadi Eisenkot, with polls showing conflicting results for their parties. Netanyahu also commented on the low chances of Ofer Winter's party and the withdrawal of Benny Gantz from the election race.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he would "leave open" the possibility of an interview on Channel 12.
- Netanyahu intensified his attacks on rival Gadi Eisenkot, questioning his leadership capabilities.
- Recent polls show conflicting results, with one favoring Eisenkot's party and another the Likud.
- Ofer Winter's party is unlikely to cross the electoral threshold, according to Netanyahu.
- Benny Gantz announced his withdrawal from the Knesset election race due to poor poll numbers.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the final stretch before the upcoming Knesset elections on October 27, has indicated a potential shift in his public stance towards Channel 12, a network he has previously labeled the "panic channel." When asked if he would agree to an interview with Channel 12, Netanyahu responded, "Let's leave it open," a departure from his prior harsh criticism of the outlet. This statement comes after Netanyahu's recent interviews on Channel 14, where he intensified his attacks on political rival Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "Yashar!" party. Netanyahu asserted that Eisenkot lacks the necessary skills, experience, and connections to lead the country, continuing a pattern of criticism that includes accusing Eisenkot of seeking to surrender to Hamas. Eisenkot has refuted these claims, accusing Netanyahu of spreading lies and questioning his fitness for office.
Recent polls present conflicting pictures of the electoral landscape. A Channel 12 poll showed "Yashar!" leading with 23 mandates to the Likud's 20, while a Channel 14 poll indicated the Likud ahead with 29 mandates versus 22 for Eisenkot's party, with the right-wing bloc reaching 61 mandates. The article also touches on the electoral prospects of retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Amcha Israel" party, with Netanyahu estimating he is tens of thousands of votes short of the electoral threshold. Winter's party has seen a decline in polls, further weakened by the departure of Doviden Ben Zion from its list.
Netanyahu's past criticisms of media outlets and journalists who have scrutinized him are noted, including a satirical AI-generated video he shared in July targeting Channel 12 journalists. The potential for an interview on Channel 12 could signify a change in his public approach to the network. Meanwhile, Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White party, announced his withdrawal from the Knesset race due to his party's poor performance in the polls, a move Eisenkot welcomed. The political system is closely monitoring the impact of Gantz's withdrawal on vote distribution.
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