Interestingly and well in line with Israeli norms, when opponents, those who challenge the system and gain too much momentum, suddenly, a scandal is unveiled, something hits the newsstands intended to bring them down.
 
Many supporters of Avigdor Lieberman feel the launching of yet another police investigation against Lieberman in proximity to the general elections was no coincidence, but to the dismay of his opponents, it appears to have made him the underdog, further adding to his popularity. It appears that opponents are unwilling to settle for Lieberman getting 18 or more seats, so today’s ‘scandal’ is brought by Channel 10 TV, which uncovered the ‘devastating report’ that the leader of the Yisrael Beitenu Party was affiliated with the late Rabbi Meir Kahane HY”D and his Kach Party.
 
In yet another breaking scandal, the tabloids are now uncovering a minor real estate scandal, trying to cast shadows of suspicion on Shas leader Eli Yishai.
 
These practices are ‘fair play’ in the Israeli arena, and are usually accompanied by polls showing the major parties, Labor and Likud, are ailing in the polls, exactly what is taking place today.
 
According to a Ma’ariv Newspaper poll released on Wednesday, the gap between Likud and Kadima continues to narrow, placing increased pressure on Likud campaign officials. 

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)