When you're behind the voting screen, close your eyes for a moment - and return to October 7 | Avi Benayahu
Avi Benayahu calls on the public to vote in the elections, defining them as "Judgment Day" for Netanyahu's government. He recalls the October 7 massacre and the government's responsibility, urging voters to remember the murdered and kidnapped. Benayahu mentions worthy leaders in the change bloc, including Bennett, Lapid, Lieberman, Golan, and Eisenkot.
Avi Benayahu, former IDF spokesperson, publishes an opinion column in Maariv ahead of the elections for the 26th Knesset. He calls on the public to vote, defining the elections as "Judgment Day" for the government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who he says deny their responsibility for the October 7 massacre. Benayahu urges voters to close their eyes behind the voting screen and recall the events of that day, the hostages, the murdered, and the bereaved families. He names opposition leaders including Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Lieberman, Yair Golan, and Gadi Eisenkot, describing them as worthy. Benayahu expresses hope that the next government will be statesmanlike and unite the people. The column ends with a prayer for good leadership.