Due to drone threat: Netanyahu's flagship campaign plan canceled

The Likud party has canceled the flagship plan for Netanyahu's ground campaign — the "Bibi-Ba," a transparent, armored truck used in the previous campaign. Security officials did not approve its use due to the threat of drones and suicide UAVs. Instead, Netanyahu is expected to visit malls and indoor, fortified complexes where meetings with the public can be held while meeting new security requirements.

The Likud party has canceled the plan to bring back the "Bibi-Ba" for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign — a transparent truck with bulletproof glass that was used in the previous campaign. The party saw this as a game-changer that contributed to momentum and victory in the previous elections. However, security officials did not approve its use due to concerns for the Prime Minister's safety, particularly in light of the threat from drones and suicide UAVs, which has become a significant part of the threat landscape. An armored truck, which provides protection against ground threats, does not offer the same coverage against aerial threats. Instead, an alternative was formulated: Netanyahu is expected to visit malls, indoor facilities, and fortified complexes, in some cases spontaneously and without prior notice. The change comes as the Likud's national campaign enters a new phase. Tomorrow, Netanyahu is expected to launch the campaign at a large activist conference at Expo Tel Aviv.