I have long argued that Benjamin Netanyahu need there to be a right-wing party that will the political home for voters who are convinced by what can only be called the nasty propaganda campaign being waged against the prime minister.
After all, not everyone has what Netanyahu's base offers: an ideological and identity-secure backbone, as well as a degree of integrity that manages to withstand the pressure of hegemony.
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There are plenty of stand-up Israelis who cannot believe that criminal investigations into Netanyahu's affairs reflect an almost violent attempt by the judiciary to undermine the political system and to transfer power from democracy to hegemony. They need a transitional party.
Regardless, Netanyahu a satellite party because there are Israelis who may not be "anti-Bibi," but still cannot bring themselves to vote for Likud.
Moreover, there are many Israelis who fail to understand that there is nothing more romantic and classic at this time than to stand up against the hegemony fighting Netanyahu. Not everyone understands the magic of the simple phrase, "I'm with the people."
Naftali Bennett's Yamina party may not want to be one that gathers the so-called commune people, but are not keen on voting for any of the leftist parties, either.
After elections are called and Bennett takes votes from the Left, he will support the inception of a strong and solid government led by Netanyahu.
If Bennett seized this opportunity he will place himself in a good position to be named the next leader of the traditional national camp. But if he leads the charge against Netanyahu – a leader who has become a national symbol – he will have severed ties with the national camp with his bare hands.
The hegemony will not be able to resist the temptation of building up Bennett as a potential leader. As for him – he may not enjoy – or even believe in – the current political bickering, but at this point in time is serves his interests.
Deep inside, Bennett is a Netanyahu and Likud supporter. He also shows real respect to national symbols and recognizes that Netanyahu has become one. Chances are he also understands the political realities in which he operates.
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