A blind cult? The real reason Likud voters go to the polls tomorrow

An opinion column by Amnon Lord defending Likud voters, portraying them as a rational public, contrary to their labeling as a 'worshipping cult'. The author points to economic data, such as the rise in the average salary of Mizrahi Jews above Ashkenazi Jews, and to security idealism as a central factor in their voting. He calls for participation in the primaries as a rational act to prevent a minority government, and criticizes Eisenkot's boycott of Likud.

In an opinion column published in Israel Hayom, Amnon Lord defends Likud voters and describes them as a rational public, contrary to their labeling as a 'worshipping cult' by opinion shapers and the security establishment. He cites economic data: the Adva Institute published that among salaried workers, Mizrahi Jews surpassed Ashkenazi Jews for the first time in average salary, with salaries of more than 22,000 shekels for men and more than 12,000 for women. He adds growth data of nearly four percent and inflation of 1.5%. Lord argues that Likud voters, who do not have a second passport, think about the Palestinian issue rationally. He identifies 'security Zionist idealism' as a central factor in their voting, and mentions figures like Amichai Shikli and Amit Halevi. He calls for participation in the primaries as a rational act to prevent a minority government, and criticizes Gadi Eisenkot's boycott of Likud, which he says prefers a minority government. The column reflects a right-wing and pro-Likud stance, with criticism of the left and center.