Patriots Panelists Reveal Their Voting Intentions, Not for Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Yotam Zemri and Itamar Fleishman, known from the TV show "The Patriots," announced on their podcast that they will vote for Bezalel Smotrich in the upcoming elections, despite wanting Benjamin Netanyahu to remain Prime Minister. Smotrich acknowledged their support on social media. The revelation occurs amid a broader discussion about public figures expressing political endorsements, with various other celebrities also declaring their preferred candidates and parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- "The Patriots" panelists Yotam Zemri and Itamar Fleishman will vote for Bezalel Smotrich.
- Zemri and Fleishman want Benjamin Netanyahu to remain Prime Minister.
- Bezalel Smotrich thanked Zemri and Fleishman for their support on X.
- The panelists hosted Matan Yaffa of the "Al HaDegel" movement.
- Other celebrities have also announced their voting intentions for various parties.
Yotam Zemri and Itamar Fleishman, panelists on Channel 14's "The Patriots," revealed their voting intentions for the upcoming elections on their podcast "Tzamed Ra'im" (Two Bad Friends). They hosted Matan Yaffa, leader of the "Al HaDegel" movement, which aims to provide an alternative leadership for Israel and has gained traction on social media for Yaffa's street debates.
During the discussion, Yaffa stated, "We need to demand leadership here that comes to serve the State of Israel." In response, Zemri and Fleishman indicated that while they want Benjamin Netanyahu to remain Prime Minister, they plan to vote for Bezalel Smotrich. Zemri explained his nuanced position, saying, "Bibi gives me 70% of what I want, 60% of what I want, and still I don't say he failed and should leave, because I don't judge life like that, you don't get 100%." He also challenged Yaffa, accusing him of being unable to name a single potential leader for Israel.
Smotrich responded to the endorsement by tweeting, "Thank you Zemri and Fleishman for the support! Next Tuesday, only put ballot 'Tet' in the ballot box." The 'Tet' ballot is associated with Smotrich's party.
This declaration comes amid a wider debate on social media regarding whether celebrities and influencers should express their political opinions before elections. The Likud party reportedly asked Dana Zarmon to remove videos she posted with Gabi Eisenkot, which garnered hundreds of thousands of views. Singer Avi Bitter urged his fans to vote for Likud. Conversely, Yaakov Buzaglo announced his support for Yair Golan and "The Democrats." Former Miss Israel Titi Einau and reality TV star Shani Goldstein declared support for Avigdor Lieberman. "Big Brother" alumni Bar Cohen and Eliab Teiti announced their backing for Yaron Zelekha, while Yamit Sol and Shlomo Sharf expressed support for Naftali Bennett.
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