Netanyahu Sells the Same Goods Under a New Brand

Amichai Attali claims Netanyahu is repackaging the same election promises under a new brand, and criticizes his attempt to recruit ultra-Orthodox parties. He calls for a broad Zionist government led by Netanyahu or Eisenkot, and reminds of the 2009 promise to topple Hamas.

In an opinion column on ynet, Amichai Attali argues that Benjamin Netanyahu is presenting the same election promises under a new brand, calling him 'the ultimate recycler.' He lists promises such as a high-speed train to Kiryat Shmona, free education for ages zero to three, a mortgage freeze law, sovereignty in the Jordan Valley, and the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar. Attali criticizes Netanyahu for trying to bring ultra-Orthodox parties into the coalition, claiming they are not Zionist. He calls for the establishment of a broad Zionist government, led by Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot, and argues that a one-sided government would lead to a loss of trust. He mentions Netanyahu's 2009 promise to topple Hamas rule, saying that if he had kept it, life would be different.