PM Netanyahu's cousin refuses to vote for Likud, cites party's 4 sins in 'moral-public sphere'

Nathan Netanyahu, cousin of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a professor at Bar-Ilan University, announced he will not vote for Likud in the upcoming elections. In a letter posted on X/Twitter, he cited four sins: the Judicial Reform, the October 7 massacre, failure to support citizens, and refusal to bear responsibility. He terminated his party membership.

Nathan Netanyahu, a long-time Likud member and cousin to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced on Tuesday evening that he will not vote for Likud in the upcoming general elections. In a letter published on X/Twitter, he accused the party of abandoning its original values and listed four sins in the 'moral-public sphere' that he says make it unworthy of public trust. These include the Judicial Reform, which he called a 'coup d'etat'; the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre, which he said shattered Israel's perception of security; the government's failure to support its citizens, including its handling of the Haredi draft exemption; and the refusal to establish a state commission of inquiry into October 7. Nathan argued that the government's actions have corrupted governing culture and deepened societal rifts. He announced the immediate termination of his Likud membership, saying he would consider renewing it only under different leadership. The article does not include a response from Likud or the Prime Minister's Office.