Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched his election campaign with a sharp attack on smaller right-wing parties. In a newly released video, Netanyahu urged voters not to “waste” their votes on parties unlikely to surpass the electoral threshold. The ad appears to be a direct appeal to voters potentially considering parties other than Likud, aiming to consolidate support for his own faction. This tactic suggests Netanyahu fears these smaller parties could siphon votes, hindering his ability to form a coalition government. The move is widely interpreted as a warning against a fragmented right-wing vote, implicitly referencing potential coalition partners. The prime minister is clearly attempting to present Likud as the only viable option for right-wing voters seeking to secure a stable government. This aggressive opening to the campaign signals a focus on consolidating the right-wing electorate.