'Fire Within the APC'? The Mistake That Could Cost the Change Bloc at the Elections | Yoram Dori

Yoram Dori argues that internal criticism within the Change Bloc is not necessarily harmful, but can be part of a strategy to expand its support base. He cites Peres's 1996 campaign as an example of a move that never materialized, and warns that message uniformity could shrink the camp. Dori calls for an end to fear of legitimate disagreements, as they may indicate democratic strength.

In his opinion piece, Yoram Dori argues that internal criticism within the 'Change Bloc' is not necessarily a liability, but can be part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing the number of voters for the entire camp. He notes that the phrase 'fire within the APC' is not a real military phenomenon, but a political metaphor sometimes used to silence dissenting views. Dori emphasizes that the bloc comprises different parties with different worldviews, and attempting to impose message uniformity is unrealistic and democratically harmful. He cites the 1996 election campaign, where Shimon Peres's campaign staff asked Meretz leaders Yossi Sarid and Yair Tzaban to criticize him from the left so he would appear less left-wing to centrist voters, but the move never came to fruition. Dori argues that democracy is built on debate and disagreement, and that those who try to turn every criticism into 'fire within the APC' may shrink the camp. He calls for an end to fear of legitimate disagreements, as they may indicate democratic strength.