Zehut Party Leader Blames Netanyahu for October 7 Failures
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the failures leading to the October 7 attacks and the war's conduct. Feiglin also criticized the opposition's stance on ultra-Orthodox conscription, calling it a political maneuver to destabilize the government. He stated that Netanyahu should have resigned due to his long tenure and responsibility for the security failures.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin holds Prime Minister Netanyahu directly responsible for October 7 failures.
- Feiglin stated Israel "decided on October 8 not to win" and Netanyahu bears severe blame.
- Feiglin believes Netanyahu should have resigned due to his long tenure and responsibility.
- Feiglin attacked the opposition's "change bloc" for its stance on ultra-Orthodox conscription.
- He characterized the opposition's actions as a political bluff to destabilize the government.
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, has placed direct and heavy responsibility on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the events of October 7 and the subsequent war conduct. In a radio interview on Sunday, Feiglin also launched a sharp attack on the "change bloc's" actions regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men.
Feiglin stated that Israel "decided on October 8 not to win" and holds Netanyahu severely accountable for this decision. He believes Netanyahu should have resigned, citing his 30 years in leadership prior to October 7 as a basis for his responsibility, though acknowledging he is not solely to blame but rather as the head of the system.
Feiglin also criticized reports of the change bloc's attempts to reach agreements with ultra-Orthodox parties, asserting that the opposition's struggle over conscription was not driven by genuine concerns. He described the opposition's actions as a "flip-flop" and a "bluff," arguing that those who sought to dismantle the government in 2023 are not patriots suddenly concerned about soldier shortages.
According to Feiglin, the discourse surrounding the ultra-Orthodox community was purely political, aimed at toppling the government rather than promoting patriotism or addressing military needs. He claimed the "Haredim Now" agenda was driven by a desire to break up the government.
