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Politicians Attend Soccer Match Amid Election Campaign, Netanyahu Skips
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not attend a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match on Monday, despite expectations, just a week before the elections. Other politicians, including Ministers Nir Barkat and Itamar Ben-Gvir, attended the game, which ended in a 0-0 tie.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu skipped a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match despite expectations, a week before elections.
- 02Ministers Nir Barkat and Itamar Ben-Gvir attended the Beitar Jerusalem vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv game.
- 03The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with politicians' presence drawing criticism from a rival party and fans.
- 04Shaul Meredor of the "Yesh!" party called Netanyahu's potential attendance "transparent" and "ridiculous."
- 05Football League Management prohibited political activity during the game.
The "Yesh!" party and some fans criticized the potential for political exploitation of the event. The Football League Management had issued directives against political activity during matches.
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