Businessman Roni Mana Claims Netanyahu Family Is In Trouble, PM Is Desperate

Businessman Roni Mana, formerly close to Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu, has become a vocal critic of the couple. Mana, who is now a panelist on Channel 13's "The Daily Conversation" and active on X, commented on the upcoming Knesset elections scheduled for October 27. He suggested the Netanyahu family understands they are in deep trouble and are "shooting in all directions."

Mana claimed that sources close to Netanyahu say the Prime Minister is eager for interviews, but his sons, Aurich and Yair, are preventing it. He described Netanyahu as being in an "interview frenzy." Mana also referenced an incident where Rabbi Eli Sadan, head of the Eli pre-military academy, reportedly denied Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Bezalel Smotrich's request to disavow support for the "Amcha Israel" party. Rabbi Sadan later clarified his position, expressing support for Ofer Winter and hoping he passes the electoral threshold to ensure a "full right-wing government" for Netanyahu.

Mana interpreted Rabbi Sadan's statement as a "knockout" for Netanyahu and noted that Winter and another individual, Leitner, are continuing their efforts. Mana also expressed hope that Netanyahu would not initiate a war with Iran and claimed that Netanyahu is pleading with former President Donald Trump to speak out on his behalf to Israeli voters. Mana concluded by stating that Netanyahu has "gone mad," lost his composure, and is acting out of desperation, expressing concern about a potential war instead of voters going to the polls.

Reports emerged that Prime Minister Netanyahu had asked President Donald Trump for further public support for his election campaign. An American source familiar with the matter and an Israeli source briefed on the issue indicated this, with the American source viewing Netanyahu's intense persuasion efforts as a "sign of desperation" and an indication that the Prime Minister believes he is trailing in the polls ahead of Tuesday's election. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and the Likud party denied the report, stating Netanyahu made no such request. The Prime Minister's office declined to comment.