Shin Bet Shelves the "Bibibus": Netanyahu to Embark on Tour in Popular Destination | Mati Tuchfeld
In Likud, they are planning an "October surprise" that will include surprise visits by Netanyahu to party strongholds to bring voters home; meanwhile, Smotrich is launching his own field initiative during the Sukkot holiday under…
Assessment
The Likud party is planning a surprise campaign blitz with Netanyahu making unannounced visits to party strongholds, aiming to rally voters ahead of an election. Separately, Smotrich is launching his own Sukkot field operation branded as a travel initiative. The move suggests internal competition within the coalition for the same base, and the effectiveness of these parallel efforts will determine whether they consolidate or split the right-wing vote.