Netanyahu Never Looked Weaker - and His Rivals Might Still Save Him

Ben Caspit analyzes the state of the change bloc ahead of the October 27 elections. He argues that the main threat to the bloc is internal division, and calls on party leaders to rally behind the head of the largest party. He notes the rise of Gadi Eisenkot, the recovery of Naftali Bennett, and the stability of Avigdor Liberman, and warns against Netanyahu exploiting the situation.

Veteran commentator Ben Caspit analyzes in his column the state of the change bloc ahead of the October 27 elections. He opens with the assertion that the main threat to the bloc is not Netanyahu, but the internal division among the parties. He calls on party leaders to rally now behind the head of the largest party, arguing that any delay could lead to a destructive own goal. Caspit describes the political picture: Gadi Eisenkot leads the bloc, Naftali Bennett is recovering in the campaign, and Avigdor Liberman remains stable. He mentions his previous support for the change government and warns of a scenario where division in the bloc would allow Netanyahu to form a government. He compares Netanyahu to Donald Trump, who refused to concede defeat, and calls on the bloc to act in unity to prevent a crisis. The column concludes with a recommendation to replace the Knesset speaker and the chairman of the Knesset committee within a week and begin a rehabilitation campaign. Caspit expresses confidence in the three candidates and emphasizes that they will choose the good of the country over their personal interests.