Moshe Feiglin Accuses Netanyahu of 'Deadly Fear' Amid Political Rivalry in Likud

Moshe Feiglin, a prominent Israeli politician and former Likud member, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fearing him "to death" due to Feiglin's rising influence within the Likud party. In a recent interview on the C14 online program "On the Way to the Ballot Box with Dana and Ron," Feiglin detailed how Netanyahu allegedly worked to block his political advancement despite Feiglin's efforts to strengthen the party through mass recruitment, which brought over 22,000 new members to Likud.

Feiglin rejected any suggestion that he would withdraw from politics in exchange for a ministerial position, stating that holding a powerless ministerial role under Netanyahu would be worthless. He also criticized Netanyahu's long tenure, arguing that the prime minister has not genuinely changed despite decades in power. Feiglin linked Netanyahu's policies and leadership to the failures leading up to the October 7 attacks, asserting that the responsibility lies with the right-wing government, including Netanyahu himself.

Reflecting on his past political battles, Feiglin recalled that in the 2019 elections, Netanyahu misinterpreted his independent run with the Zehut party as a personal vendetta. Although they maintained good relations immediately after the 2019 elections, Feiglin said there has been no special connection since then, emphasizing he harbors no hatred or desire for revenge.

Feiglin also criticized Netanyahu's continuation of the Oslo Accords process during his first term in 1996, claiming it contributed to the current security failures. He stressed that the deterioration in Israel's security apparatus occurred under right-wing governments, including Netanyahu's leadership.

The interview sheds light on ongoing tensions within the Israeli right and Feiglin's determination to challenge Netanyahu's dominance in Likud ahead of the 2026 elections.