Netanyahu Used the Oldest Trick in the Book – and the Elections Will Show If His Voters Fell for It

In an opinion column, Shai Golden accuses Netanyahu of using an ancient trick of leaking a purported statement from 'closed conversations' to deny his support for the conscription law. Golden claims Netanyahu disrespects his voters, calling them 'sheep', and urges them to examine his behavior in the elections. He predicts Netanyahu will turn to the Haredim after the elections to pass 'Bismuth's law'.

In an opinion column published in Israel Hayom, Shai Golden accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using 'the oldest trick in the book' – leaking a purported statement from 'closed conversations' to maintain deniability. Golden claims Netanyahu tried to present himself as opposing the horrific conscription law, while in fact he promoted it 'like a bulldozer in a china shop'. The author criticizes Netanyahu for 'believing we are all stupid' and treating his voters as 'sheep' that can be herded. Golden calls on Likud voters to examine Netanyahu's behavior in the upcoming elections, and estimates that some will withhold support. He predicts that after the results are published, Netanyahu's first call will be to the Haredi parties, and he will promise them to pass 'Bismuth's law'. The column ends with the question of whether Netanyahu's voters will 'do something about it'.

Netanyahu Used the Oldest Trick in the Book – and the Elections Will Show If His Voters Fell for It