Israeli Satirist Lior Schleien Reveals He Voted for Netanyahu Multiple Times

Lior Schleien, a well-known Israeli media personality and satirist, disclosed that he has voted for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more than once, despite his current critical stance against the government. Schleien, who engages in political discussions with teenagers, revealed this during a conversation where a young participant asked if the media unfairly targets Netanyahu and acknowledged some of his positive contributions to Israel.

In response, Schleien admitted, "I voted for Bibi more than once. I interviewed him about three times. He is certainly not the dumbest person I've met." However, he also criticized Netanyahu's long tenure, stating, "He has been prime minister for 15 years, and the state today is a result of Netanyahu's rule. The terrible security breakdown and societal division are all connected to him." This candid admission sparked significant debate online, with some discussions also touching on other political figures like Naftali Bennett.