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

Nathan Netanyahu, cousin to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a long-time member of the Likud party, has announced he will not vote for the party in the upcoming elections. In a letter published on X/Twitter, Nathan accused the government of four major transgressions in the moral-public sphere that have severely damaged trust in the government and deepened societal rifts.

These alleged sins include the judicial reform, the October 7 massacre, failure to support citizens, and refusal to assume responsibility. Nathan argues that the government has continued its attack on democratic norms even during wartime and that the judicial reform aims to centralize power and undermine checks. The October 7 incident, he contends, shattered the government's perception of security and emboldened the terrorist organization.

Additionally, he accuses the government of violating the covenant between the state and its citizens by failing to adequately support its populace, particularly during the aftermath of the catastrophe. Nathan also criticizes the refusal to establish a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre, expressing skepticism over the government's responsibility and accountability.