Right-Wing Activist 'The Shadow' Slams Netanyahu for Betraying Voters

Right-wing activist and social media personality Yoav Eliassi, known as 'The Shadow,' has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of leading a "camp of empty promises" that folds under pressure from the left. Eliassi, who commands a large following among the right-wing base, acknowledged Netanyahu's security achievements and his role in reshaping the Middle East, stating that Israelis can sleep safely due to his actions. However, he lambasted the government's domestic policy, citing the stalled judicial reform, the continued tenure of the Attorney General, and alleged election-related issues.

In a lengthy and charged social media post, Eliassi questioned Netanyahu's leadership, asking, "What is this crap?! People vote right-wing to get right-wing policy, not to see how every time the left makes a face you run to bring it tissues, a glass of water, and half a government." He warned against potentially sacrificing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to bring MKs Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan into the government, calling such a move a "betrayal of your voters."

Eliassi urged Netanyahu to "get up from the chair, go to Ben-Gvir, look him in the eye and promise him you won't stab him in the back." He concluded by describing the ruling bloc as a "camp that is afraid to rule." This criticism follows a similar video Eliassi posted before the elections, where he also voiced concerns about Netanyahu's tactics against Ben-Gvir and his perceived outreach to Eisenkot, reflecting growing unrest within the right-wing base regarding the coalition's future.