Bereaved Father Slams Netanyahu, Likud Campaign, and Hamas Funding
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Rafi Ben Shitrit, a bereaved father and former Likud supporter now with Yisrael Beiteinu, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Likud campaign, and funding to Hamas. He believes his new party will secure a "solid majority" in the upcoming elections, aiming for 61-63 seats. Ben Shitrit outlined a post-election vision focused on national reform and unity. He also commented on coalition possibilities and his own campaign efforts in Likud strongholds.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Bereaved father Rafi Ben Shitrit criticizes Netanyahu, Likud campaign, and Hamas funding.
- Ben Shitrit, formerly Likud, now supports Yisrael Beiteinu, predicting a "solid majority."
- Yisrael Beiteinu aims for 61-63 seats and a post-election reform agenda.
- He claims to be making inroads in traditional Likud strongholds.
- Coalition talks may involve "change bloc" leaders working together post-election.
Rafi Ben Shitrit, a bereaved father and former Likud supporter who has since joined Yisrael Beiteinu, has broken his silence to sharply criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu, his party's election campaign, and the transfer of funds to Hamas. Speaking on the radio program 103FM, Ben Shitrit also directed harsh criticism at Ofer Vinter.
Ben Shitrit expressed his belief that Yisrael Beiteinu is working diligently to achieve a "solid majority" in the upcoming elections, aiming for 61 to 63 seats. He stated that internal polls show the party in double digits and emphasized the importance of increasing voter turnout. He outlined the party's post-election vision, which includes establishing a state commission of inquiry, defeating Hamas, unifying the nation, reforming state systems, and returning to values of responsibility and justice, with a focus on youth and the future.
Regarding coalition dynamics, Ben Shitrit noted that for Avigdor Lieberman, the premiership is an option rather than an obsession. He suggested that after the elections, the leaders of the "change bloc" parties would need to convene and collaborate effectively, ruling out any "deals." He also mentioned his personal efforts in traditional Likud strongholds, where he claims to be successfully "breaking through the wall."