Odia Pinto Urges Netanyahu to Visit Northern Israel Amid Security Crisis

Odia Pinto, a content creator living in the northern Israeli moshav Alma, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet for their handling of the security situation in northern Israel. Through a series of Instagram stories, Pinto directly challenged Netanyahu to spend a full day at her home in Alma to understand the dangers residents face, saying, "Time is running out and we are in danger while you are not. Come, get off your seat and try to help us." Pinto, who had previously supported Netanyahu, expressed deep frustration about raising children amid nightly explosions and the ongoing threat, emphasizing that she felt neglected by the government.

Pinto also lamented that she does not have children and thus feels ashamed to complain, but promised to vote for a leader who genuinely cares for her and the northern communities. She criticized the government's failure to protect the north, contrasting it with the perceived safety of central cities like Tel Aviv. Last month, Pinto sparked controversy by expressing satisfaction that rocket attacks from Iran had expanded beyond the north to central Israel, arguing that this would force the entire country to recognize the severity of the threat.

Known as one of the few influencers openly discussing politics on social media, Pinto has faced commercial repercussions for her outspoken views. Last year, during the initial conflict with Iran, she posted a video urging people to criticize Netanyahu openly but also acknowledged that Israel's survival was due to divine intervention rather than political leadership. Pinto's statements highlight growing frustration among northern residents over the government's security policies and their impact on daily life.