Journalist Questions President Herzog's Fear of Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Journalist Ben Caspit criticized President Yitzhak Herzog for questioning the opposition's campaign strategy, suggesting Herzog fears Prime Minister Netanyahu. Caspit recalled past political alliances and shifts concerning Mansour Abbas and the Ra'am party, arguing that the current government's failures, including the October 7th attacks, are more significant than the issues raised against the previous one. He questioned why Herzog appears so apprehensive of Netanyahu.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Journalist Ben Caspit accused President Herzog of aiding Netanyahu by questioning the opposition's campaign.
- Caspit criticized Herzog's remarks on the "change bloc" parties' strategy post-Netanyahu.
- He recalled Netanyahu's failed attempt to form a government with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party.
- Caspit contrasted the perceived disaster of a government with Abbas to the current government's failures.
- The current government is blamed for the October 7th attacks and strategic global decline.
- Caspit questioned what specifically frightens President Herzog about Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Journalist Ben Caspit criticized Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog for questioning the campaign strategy of the "change bloc" parties after Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves politics. Caspit accused Herzog of continuing to "keep Netanyahu united" and expressed sadness over the president's remarks.
Caspit recalled the political maneuvering around Mansour Abbas and the Ra'am party, noting that Netanyahu had sought to form a government with him, with some commentators initially supporting this, including Yinon Magal. However, this attempt failed, and the narrative shifted to portraying a government with Abbas as a disaster. Caspit pointed out that the subsequent right-wing government, which he described as "full-on right," brought about the October 7th attacks and a severe strategic collapse, while the government involving Abbas did not result in disaster.
Caspit further elaborated on the justifications given for the shift in opinion regarding Abbas, mentioning arguments about house demolitions in the Negev and the lack of tree planting. He contrasted these with official numbers showing similar demolition rates and questioned the significance of tree planting in the context of the current strategic situation.
He expressed dismay that the President of Israel was drawn into this "spin," concluding by wondering what about Netanyahu so frightens Herzog.
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