A change of government would be good for the Likud as well
An opinion column by Avi Shilon arguing that a change of government in Israel is necessary not only for the opposition but also for the Likud itself. The author analyzes the state of the political blocs, rejects the idea of a unity government as a solution, and argues that prolonged time in power harms the party's ability to cultivate new leadership and fresh ideas.
An opinion column by Avi Shilon arguing that a change of government in Israel is a national interest, even for the Likud itself. The author begins by analyzing the state of the political blocs according to polls, noting that currently no bloc has more than sixty supporters, making it difficult to form a coalition. He rejects the idea of a unity government as a solution, despite its historical advantages, arguing that Israel needs deep internal and ethical repair rather than stagnation. Shilon argues that the Likud's prolonged time in power, under Benjamin Netanyahu for nearly 15 consecutive years, harms the party's ability to cultivate new leadership and formulate a relevant vision for the third decade of the 21st century. He asserts that a change of government would allow the Likud to rehabilitate itself and offer the public an ideological alternative beyond the issue of 'yes Bibi or no Bibi'.