Media Personality Accuses Netanyahu of Fear-Mongering Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Media personality Barak Sari strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of using fear tactics and security threats to influence voters ahead of the elections. Sari alleged Netanyahu's actions, including purported attempts to initiate an attack on Iran against military advice, stem from fear of electoral defeat. This criticism follows a report of a sharp dispute between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over a potential military operation.
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- Barak Sari accused PM Netanyahu of fear-mongering and panic due to election fears.
- Sari alleged Netanyahu sought to initiate an attack on Iran against military advice.
- The criticism follows a report of a dispute between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Zamir.
- Sari warned that Netanyahu's actions pose an extreme danger to Israel.
- Netanyahu appeared on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program Sunday.
Media personality Barak Sari launched a sharp attack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, following the premier's appearance on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program. Sari alleged that Netanyahu is acting out of fear of losing the upcoming elections, attempting to frighten the public with security threats, and even warned of alleged attempts to initiate an attack on Iran against the advice of the Chief of Staff and the IDF.
Sari described Netanyahu's television appearance as "hysterical" and indicative of "complete panic" from a leader fearing electoral defeat and threatening "imminent destruction." He specifically cited Netanyahu's statements on the program, such as "They will destroy us, and therefore we must preempt them," suggesting these warnings were used to manipulate public opinion.
"He fabricated, lied, shouted, spread accusations, and mainly tried to scare [people] that only he will save Israel and therefore he must be chosen," Sari wrote, accusing the Prime Minister of using fear to secure votes.
The criticism comes amid a report by Channel 12's diplomatic correspondent Yaron Avraham, detailing a severe confrontation between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over a potential military operation against Iran that could have escalated tensions. According to the report, Zamir refused to proceed with the operation at that time, demanding further discussions and legal justifications.
Sari linked this report to Netanyahu's TV appearance, expressing alarm over the Prime Minister's alleged motives. "His attempts to lead an attack against Iran before the elections, contrary to the opinion of the Chief of Staff and the IDF, are horrifying," Sari stated, concluding that "Netanyahu is in a situation that is extremely dangerous."
