Ex-Minister Limor Livnat Endorses Naftali Bennett, Slams Likud
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Former minister Limor Livnat has declared her support for Naftali Bennett, criticizing the Likud party's current direction under Netanyahu. Livnat, a 50-year member of Likud before leaving in 2021, stated the party has abandoned its heritage. Her endorsement comes as Israeli political polls show conflicting results ahead of elections, with parties in their final campaign push.
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- Former minister Limor Livnat endorsed Naftali Bennett, criticizing the Likud party.
- Livnat, a 50-year Likud member, stated the party under Netanyahu has become "Kahanist."
- She declared opposition to a Palestinian state, calling it a "terror state."
- Her endorsement occurs amid chaotic Israeli election polling with conflicting results.
- Livnat has been a vocal critic of the current government since leaving politics.
Former minister Limor Livnat, a prominent figure in the Likud party for decades, announced her support for Naftali Bennett, criticizing the current leadership of her former party. Livnat, who officially left the Likud in 2021 after 50 years, stated that the party under Netanyahu has strayed from its founding principles, becoming "Kahanist" and abandoning the legacy of Begin.
Livnat explained her decision by aligning with Bennett on core issues, including opposition to a Palestinian state, support for national unity over division, and a commitment to societal repair. She explicitly stated that a Palestinian state is a "terror state," especially in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, asserting there is no one to trust on the Palestinian side.
Her endorsement comes amid significant political chaos in Israel, with opinion polls presenting conflicting outcomes for the upcoming elections. While some polls show a Netanyahu bloc victory, others indicate an advantage for the "Change Bloc" led by Gadi Eisenkot. Parties are intensifying their final campaign efforts to sway voters.
Since retiring from active politics in 2014, Livnat has served voluntarily as chairwoman of the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Survivors in Israel and chairwoman of the board of Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv. In recent years, she has become a vocal critic of the current government, opposing alliances with far-right elements, Netanyahu's immunity requests, and judicial overhaul initiatives, warning of social division and harm to women's status.
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