Netanyahu's Propaganda Machine Manipulates Opposition, Ex-Activist Claims
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Former activist Itzik Elrov urged Israel's "change bloc" to form a government without Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating Netanyahu's propaganda machine actively prevents such coalitions. Elrov argued that the opposition is falling into Netanyahu's trap by debating ideal governments instead of focusing on the immediate goal of his removal. He advised trusting leaders like Izankot, Liberman, Bennett, Lapid, and Golan to form a government, believing it would be significantly better than the current one. Elrov called for prioritizing Netanyahu's ouster over ideological purity in the short term.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Itzik Elrov claims Netanyahu's propaganda machine prevents opposition governments without him.
- Elrov urges the "change bloc" to prioritize removing Netanyahu over ideological purity.
- He advises trusting leaders like Izankot, Liberman, Bennett, Lapid, and Golan to form a government.
- Elrov argues the opposition is trapped debating ideal governments instead of ousting Netanyahu.
- He believes a post-Netanyahu government would allow national healing and progress.
Itzik Elrov, a media advisor and former protest activist, urged the "change bloc" to negotiate with necessary parties to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu. Elrov stated that seeking Netanyahu's approval to form a government without him is futile, as Netanyahu's "propaganda machine" is designed to prevent such a coalition. He argued that objections to a government based on Arab parties or the ultra-Orthodox are manufactured by Netanyahu's camp to derail opposition efforts. Elrov asserted that the core issue for Netanyahu's supporters is not the government's composition but Netanyahu's continued leadership.
Elrov criticized the opposition for falling into Netanyahu's trap by debating which governments are unacceptable, while Netanyahu remains in power. He contended that the public did not vote for a specific utopian government, and the opposition must work with the current reality. Elrov advised comparing any potential government to the alternative of Netanyahu remaining in power, rather than to an ideal scenario.
He believes that while a post-Netanyahu era won't be utopian and will involve disagreements, it would allow for progress on common ground and national healing. Elrov identified Netanyahu as the primary threat to this process, accusing him of fragmenting and weakening the nation internally. He urged the opposition to ignore Netanyahu's "psychological games" and focus on victory, trusting leaders like Izankot, Liberman, Bennett, Lapid, and Golan to form a government that would be "a thousand times better" than the current administration.
Elrov called for a temporary suspension of "purism and self-righteousness," emphasizing that the goal is to remove Netanyahu. He stressed that the opposition is not asked to compromise its values but to enable the formation of a government with individuals who may not agree on everything, in order to achieve the primary objective of replacing Netanyahu, with further disagreements to be addressed later.
