Tiberias Divided: Will Eisenkot's Hometown Back Netanyahu?
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Residents of Tiberias, the hometown of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, are not viewing him as a political alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Campaign posters in the city heavily feature Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir, with Eisenkot having a minimal public presence. The city, with a rich history, is described by some residents as suffering from neglect.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Tiberias residents see neglect, not missed opportunity, despite city's historical significance.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's posters dominate Tiberias' public spaces ahead of elections.
- Gadi Eisenkot, born in Tiberias, has a minimal public presence in the city's election campaign.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir's campaign is also highly visible in Tiberias.
- Many Tiberias residents do not consider Eisenkot a political alternative to Netanyahu.
Many residents of Tiberias, the birthplace of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, do not see him as a political alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite his past military role. A tour of the city, which boasts over 2,000 years of history and holds significance for both Judaism and Christianity, reveals a sentiment of neglect and abandonment rather than missed opportunity.
With an election just over a week away, campaign posters in Tiberias prominently feature Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with slogans like "Does not surrender." Also highly visible is Itamar Ben-Gvir, chairman of Otzma Yehudit. In contrast, Gadi Eisenkot, who left the city for Eilat at a young age with his family, has a minimal presence in the public sphere.
