Netanyahu Has Never Looked Weaker – and His Rivals Might Still Save Him | Ben Caspit

Ben Caspit argues that Netanyahu is weaker than ever, but a split in the change bloc could save him. He calls on the bloc to unite behind the leader of the largest party, and warns of a scenario where Bennett and Lieberman split the mandates. He attacks Nir Barkat for scheming to oust Netanyahu, and responds to Mendy's remarks on settlements.

Ben Caspit, a columnist for Maariv, analyzes the political situation ahead of the elections on October 27. He claims that Netanyahu is weaker than ever, but the split in the change bloc could save him. He calls on the bloc to unite behind the leader of the largest party, and warns of a scenario where Bennett and Lieberman split the mandates, which would allow Netanyahu to achieve a majority. He mentions Eisenkot's call to rally behind the leader of the largest party and supports it. He criticizes Nir Barkat for scheming to oust Netanyahu, and claims that Barkat is investing millions in a hopeless effort. He responds to Mendy's remarks on settlements, arguing that Mendy exaggerates, and that most settlers are law-abiding citizens.

Netanyahu Has Never Looked Weaker – and His Rivals Might Still Save Him | Ben Caspit