The opposition's plan to exploit the October 7 ceremonies against Netanyahu
First publication: Weeks before the elections, opposition parties are preparing to turn the memorial ceremonies into a central stage in the campaign against the government, in cooperation with protest organizations and families opposed to it…
Assessment
The opposition is reportedly planning to use the October 7 memorial ceremonies as a campaign stage against the government, coordinating with protest groups and dissenting families. Likud plans to counter by highlighting wartime achievements and believes the tactic won't shift seat distribution. This reveals how national trauma has become a direct political battleground weeks before elections, with both sides weaponizing memory for electoral gain.