'Netanyahu made me hate the party'

Surina Pinkus, 62, has just voted Blue and White in the Mediterranean city of Bat Yam.

The accountant and part-time photographer describes herself as a “veteran Likudnik” who was brought up on the values of Zeev Jabotinsky, who inspired the Likud party's founders.

“Netanyahu made me hate the party,” Pinkus tells Middle East Eye. “He must be replaced to end his fiery and aggressive discourse.”

Pinkus says it feels like Netanyahu’s wife and son are running the country sometimes, and she really hopes for change.

“I’m not optimistic at all, but I’m here to try and make a change because sitting at home will not help.”