Avishai Ben Haim Faces Backlash for Criticizing Anti-Netanyahu Camp's True Target

In the past day, Avishai Ben Haim has come under intense attack from the so-called anti-Netanyahu camp, which he argues is misnamed and should be called the anti-change camp. The reason for this backlash is Ben Haim's insistence on speaking what he calls the truth: the opposition is not truly against Netanyahu himself, but against his voter base.

Ben Haim acknowledges that his analyses and theories can sometimes be imprecise or overly softened in an attempt to promote unity, but he maintains that his core point remains accurate. He challenges critics who distort his words, emphasizing that the real disdain is directed at the large, cohesive, and contributing bloc of Likud voters rather than Netanyahu personally.

He invites readers to imagine a scenario where Netanyahu steps down, takes responsibility, and a new Likud leader is democratically elected without any legal or ethical cloud. Ben Haim questions whether opposition parties like Yair Lapid's or Avigdor Lieberman's would then recognize Likud as the largest party representing the biggest voter base in Israel. He argues that the answer is no, as these parties would continue to reject Likud's legitimacy and maintain their boycott, revealing that their opposition is to the voters, not just Netanyahu.

Ben Haim also clarifies that he does not claim all non-Netanyahu supporters are anti-right-wing, but rather that some use Netanyahu cynically to undermine the natural leadership role of Likud voters. Despite the personal attacks and distortions he faces, Ben Haim insists his message reflects the political reality: the fight is over the crown that rightfully belongs to the Likud electorate, not merely Netanyahu himself.