Netanyahu vs. Zalicha: "He presents himself as a champion of the free market - lucky we didn't listen to you"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a campaign against Yaron Zalicha, saying "lucky we didn't listen to you" regarding his opposition to the gas reform. Meanwhile, Eisenkot's party released a song in response to Channel 14: "Netanyahu, give a microphone to Mizrahim."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a campaign this morning (Monday, October 19, 2026) against the chairman of the Economic Party, Yaron Zalicha. In a video he released, Netanyahu and Energy Minister Eli Cohen attack Zalicha, saying: "He presents himself as a champion of the free market, but he opposed the gas reform that led to billions in savings for Israeli citizens on electricity prices. Lucky we didn't listen to him." Meanwhile, Gadi Eisenkot's party released a "new song" in response to remarks by panelists on Channel 14 who called him a "monkey." The song is titled "Netanyahu, give a microphone to Mizrahim." The article notes that Yinon Magal, whom it calls "a tool for transmitting Netanyahu's messages," called Mizrahim monkeys, and asks if this is why Netanyahu does not allow Mizrahim in his party to be interviewed in the campaign.

Netanyahu vs. Zalicha: "He presents himself as a champion of the free market - lucky we didn't listen to you"