Netanyahu casts rivals as weak as polls show Likud losing a third of seats

Netanyahu is employing a long-standing strategy of projecting himself as Israel's ultimate protector in his election bid, despite security failures related to the Hamas attack. This approach aims to counter political fallout by emphasizing his experience and toughness, while simultaneously portraying rivals as weak. The effectiveness of this strategy is uncertain, as current polls indicate Likud may lose a third of its seats.