Sderot Residents Firmly Back Right-Wing Parties Ahead of Elections

In the city of Sderot, which has endured significant hardship, residents appear to have already decided their voting intentions ahead of the upcoming elections. During a municipal event held in a large sukkah, a mock election revealed strong support for right-wing parties. The Religious Zionism party received the most votes, followed by Likud and Otzma Yehudit. Parties like Yishai, Yahadut Hatorah, and even the Democrats received no votes, while Ra'am garnered some support.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich, present at the event, stated that the "Settlement Directorate is prepared to establish three settlements in the northern Gaza Strip." The atmosphere at the event was festive, with attractions for children and a large sukkah, a stark contrast to the violent incursion by terrorists three years prior. Residents expressed strong loyalty to Prime Minister Netanyahu, with one voter declaring, "In Sderot, everyone is Bibi." Another voter identified with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Commander Amir Cohen, who was injured in the battle for Sderot during the terrorist invasion, was also present. Despite the current peaceful and festive environment, the memory of the attack remains. The article notes that two weeks before the elections, there was no apparent indecision among Sderot residents regarding their choice of candidate.