Likud Party Rallies Grassroots Ahead of Election, Adapting to Court Ruling

The Likud party's field headquarters has established over 70 operational bases across Israel and identified polling stations where voter turnout declined in previous elections. This initiative is part of an accelerated preparation for the upcoming elections, aiming to boost voter participation.

Thousands of activists will engage in door-to-door campaigning on election day, complemented by a large-scale phone banking operation to encourage voters. The party is also developing new methods for real-time data collection, a response to the Supreme Court's prohibition on using 'elector' software, which was previously employed by the Central Elections Committee.

Likud strategists believe that increasing voter turnout in cities like Netanya could yield half a Knesset seat, while similar efforts in Jerusalem might approach a full seat. The party is also launching a significant billboard campaign in its strongholds, particularly in areas targeted by aggressive campaigns to suppress votes, such as those led by Gadi Eisenkot and other left-wing activists.

The primary objective of these efforts is not to persuade new voters but to energize past Likud voters and first-time voters from Likud-supporting families, thereby significantly increasing overall turnout. Knesset Member Avihai Boaron is overseeing the field headquarters, which manages advertising, marketing, and election day operations, with a budget reportedly in the tens of millions of shekels.