Behind closed doors, Likud officials blame Netanyahu and think about what’s next
Party officials feel the PM’s political career is nearing its end, but they’re keeping quiet, at least for now
Behind closed doors, senior Likud officials are voicing harsh criticism — unprecedented criticism — of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political maneuvering in the last few weeks that led to the dissolution of the Knesset and new elections.
Powerless to stop his spiraling political and legal troubles, Netanyahu stumbled this week, brought the whole system down with him, and could well be nearing the end of his political career, his party members whisper in the halls of power.
“Why did we need to get to a situation like this?” one senior official said angrily. “After all, it was clear to everyone that Netanyahu was limited [in his options for forming a coalition]. He doesn’t have any power to maneuver among the right-wing parties. If I was head of Likud, or anyone else, I would assemble a government in a couple of days. All the gates were open to me. For him, everything is closed.”
https://www.timesofisrael.com/behind-closed-doors-likud-officials-blame-netanyahu-and-think-about-whats-next/