PR Guru Slams National Security Minister Over Country's Image
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Public relations expert Rani Rahav publicly accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of ruining Israel's international image and domestic security in a social media post. Rahav's strong criticism came in response to an article by Ben-Gvir asserting he was proven right. This exchange occurs as recent polls show a lead for the "change bloc" over the Netanyahu bloc in upcoming Knesset elections.
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- PR expert Rani Rahav accused Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of damaging Israel's global standing and domestic security.
- Rahav stated Ben-Gvir's actions are causing the world to hate Israel and are leading the country to a "3rd world" status.
- The criticism was published on X in response to an article where Ben-Gvir claimed he was proven right.
- Recent polls suggest the "change bloc" has a lead over the Netanyahu bloc in upcoming Knesset elections.
- Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, was projected to win 8 mandates in a previous poll.
Veteran public relations expert and media advisor Rani Rahav has sharply criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accusing him of damaging Israel's international standing and domestic security. Rahav, owner and chairman of Rahav Communications, one of Israel's largest PR firms, posted his remarks on X (formerly Twitter) in response to an article by Ben-Gvir published in the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper. In his article, Ben-Gvir claimed, "The truth is, after all the arguments, in the end everyone admits I was right." Rahav vehemently disagreed, stating, "You were not right, you ruined the country! Because of you, the world hates us, and the Prime Minister came up with his crypto idea because of you, as you are taking Israel to the 3rd world. You ruined the police, there is no security within the country and crime is rampant. Shame on you."
Rahav, who previously had a close relationship with the Netanyahu couple, is known as a prominent opponent of the current right-wing government. His firm represents major Israeli companies such as El Al, Shufersal, Cellcom, and Bank Hapoalim.
The exchange occurs against the backdrop of upcoming Knesset elections, scheduled for October 27. Recent polls from Israel's leading television channels (Kan 11, Channel 12, and Channel 13) indicate that the "change bloc" holds a lead of 2 to 6 mandates over the Netanyahu bloc. For instance, Channel 12's poll shows the change bloc with 56 mandates versus 50 for the Netanyahu bloc, while Channel 13's poll has the change bloc at 54 mandates against 50. Kan News reports the change bloc with 52 mandates and the right-wing bloc with 50. Arab parties are projected to receive 14 to 16 mandates across these polls. A previous Channel 12 poll indicated that Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, would secure 8 mandates.
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