Columnist Quits 'Change Bloc' After Election Loss, Blames Leadership
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Columnist Ron Kofman has ended his support for the "Change Bloc" after their election defeat, criticizing their leadership and blaming them for the loss. He points to their focus on Arab voters and alleged Qatari influence rather than effective strategy. Kofman contrasts this with Qatar's global success and questions the bloc's organizational capabilities. He declared the bloc incapable of winning and has withdrawn his support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Columnist Ron Kofman declared his support for the "Change Bloc" over after their election loss.
- Kofman criticized the bloc's leadership for their post-election rhetoric and inability to win.
- He blamed the bloc for organizational shortcomings and inadequate campaign strategies.
- The columnist contrasted Israel's perceived complacency with Qatar's global sports dominance.
- Kofman expressed disappointment with the bloc's failure to mobilize voters effectively.
Columnist Ron Kofman has declared his support for the "Change Bloc" over, citing their inability to win and their post-election rhetoric. Kofman criticizes the bloc's leaders for their silence following the election results and their subsequent focus on blaming Arab voters and alleged Qatari funding. He specifically targets Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Minister of National Security, for his actions and statements regarding the seizure of weapons and his calls for the arrest of Arab party leaders.
Kofman contrasts the bloc's perceived failures with Qatar's strategic success in global sports, suggesting Israel has been complacent. He recounts his past experiences in Doha, highlighting Qatar's investment in infrastructure and talent acquisition. The columnist also touches upon the alleged influence of foreign funding in Israeli politics, particularly concerning Arab parties, and criticizes the "Change Bloc's" organizational shortcomings during the election campaign.
He laments the "Change Bloc's" defeat, describing it as a technical knockout, and questions the leadership's competence despite the presence of former high-ranking military and security officials. Kofman expresses disappointment with the bloc's inability to mobilize voters, particularly in Tel Aviv, and suggests their strategy was inadequate. He concludes by stating he has given up on the "Change Bloc" and hopes for its dissolution, believing they are incapable of achieving victory.