Comedian Nadav Abukasis Declares Vote for Naftali Bennett, Breaking from Right-Wing Roots
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Actor and comedian Nadav Abukasis, a long-time right-wing supporter, announced he will vote for former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett instead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Abukasis cited a desire for new leadership with experience and a different approach. His decision joins other cultural figures supporting Bennett, while others in the entertainment industry are backing different political lists.
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- Comedian Nadav Abukasis will vote for Naftali Bennett, not Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Abukasis cited a need for new leadership with experience and a different discourse.
- He previously praised Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, and Smotrich but seeks change.
- Abukasis had previously criticized Bennett during his premiership.
- Other celebrities are also revealing their voting intentions, with divided support.
Actor and comedian Nadav Abukasis, long identified as a staunch right-winger, announced he will not vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections. Abukasis shared his decision on social media, stating, "It's time for someone new, but with experience. Someone who brings a different discourse, one who is willing to confront, listen, apologize, but wants to fix."
Despite his right-wing leanings and past praise for Netanyahu's actions, including post-October 7th achievements, and acknowledging the work of Itamar Ben-Gvir in prisons and Bezalel Smotrich as a "great minister," Abukasis expressed a desire for change. He explained his choice to vote for Naftali Bennett, citing a need for a fresh approach with experience and a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue.
Abukasis's announcement follows a trend of cultural figures revealing their political preferences. He joins a group supporting Bennett, including singer Kobi Oz, media personality Maayan Adam, actress Dana Frider, media personality Avery Gilad, and former national team coach Shlomo Sharf. Notably, Adam mentioned her sister, who was murdered on October 7th, in her post.
Meanwhile, the entertainment industry's support is divided. Singers Idan Amidi and media personality Lior Berkovich are backing Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha's "Reservists and Economists" list. Actress Rotem Sela supports Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" list. Media personalities Yotam Zamri and Itamar Fleishman announced their intention to vote for Bezalel Smotrich's "Religious Zionism" party to ensure Netanyahu's continued premiership.
This decision marks a shift for Abukasis, who previously criticized Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Prime Minister. In January 2022, Abukasis attacked Bennett's COVID-19 policies, particularly the differing regulations for returning travelers versus large indoor parties, and mockingly referred to Bennett's book "How to Defeat a Pandemic" as a "joke."
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