The head of the opposition had an open conversation on Facebook during which he was asked about the possibility of leaving political life, and did not unequivocally rule it out: "I keep moving, in the gym, on the Knesset terrace."
From another question put to him by a user, he confirmed the publication of Walla News that he is writing a new book.
Opposition leader MK Benjamin Netanyahu this evening (Monday) had a conversation on social media, during which he was asked about the allegations in the political system that he intends to consider retiring from political life as part of a plea deal in the legal proceedings against him.
I move all the time. I went for the machine in the gym, first I went to the balcony of the Knesset. That's where I go. It is probably someone's wish.
"However, Netanyahu later said on the subject:" I continue, everything must be done to overthrow this government."
Netanyahu referred extensively to the legal cases against him, and to the testimony in court, saying: "When they brought the first witness, they said he was a 'fateful witness.' A tree of salvation, he did not bring salvation. He collapsed. The prosecution comes and they get a dramatic report in the evening media editions - but then when the cross-examination comes and collapses this evidence - a sound of subtle silence."
"Let the public hear the prosecution's cross-examination live," Netanyahu added. "These are leaks with heaps of lies. There is media mobilization here, and that is mostly indicative of the prosecution's distress. My lawyers have applied to the court to investigate it, it is unacceptable in democracy and the rule of law."
The head of the opposition also referred to the new cell phone he had recently purchased, and said how often he uses it. "I'm not enslaved, I'm only a third of a slave, even twenty percent," he said. "80% horsepower out there, reading books. Reading for me is a rich spring and not just a haven or a daily routine. I read a lot and spend most of my time reading history books."
Netanyahu also referred to being the head of the opposition: "There are several advantages to being the head of the opposition, you can go around more. I go to a cafe in Caesarea or Tel Aviv. I am moved by the sharpness of the public's thinking. They do not buy this government."
In addition, Netanyahu was asked about the law restricting tenure and banning a defendant from forming a government. Will he be able to repeal these laws in the future if and when he returns to power?
"Obviously we will. That does not mean that it should not be attacked now, but they have their predatory majority and they will pass it," Netanyahu replied.
Finally, the head of the opposition talked about the book he was writing: "I am writing a book, it will be interesting. If it is boring, do not read it."