Shifting Political Winds in Haifa Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Haifa, a traditional left-wing stronghold, is showing surprising political shifts ahead of elections, with some residents expressing right-wing sentiments. A poll indicated strong support for the Democratic Front and Yisrael Beiteinu, while Arab parties received no votes. Residents cited family interests and differing political views as reasons for their choices, with one merchant explicitly supporting Ben-Gvir due to perceived benefits from the Ministry of Internal Security.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haifa, a left-wing stronghold, is experiencing surprising political shifts before elections.
- A poll showed strong support for the Democratic Front and Yisrael Beiteinu in Haifa.
- No votes were cast for any Arab party in a local election survey.
- One merchant in Wadi Nisnas stated he would vote for Ben-Gvir due to family interests.
- Residents expressed challenges in raising children in an environment with opposing political views.
In Haifa, a city historically considered a stronghold of the left, surprising political sentiments have emerged just before elections. While the Democratic Front and Yisrael Beiteinu garnered the most votes in a local poll, parties like Hatnua and Religious Zionism received significantly less, and the ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism received none. Notably, no votes were cast for any Arab party.
His companions, however, were more pragmatic, casting votes for Yisrael Beiteinu.
A couple with their grandchildren, also in a Central Carmel café, presented a different perspective. Despite the area's left-leaning reputation, the grandfather, wearing a "Greater Israel" pendant, admitted to the challenges of raising children in an environment with opposing views. He stated, "It was hard to raise children here when the whole environment thinks the opposite of us."
The most significant shift in Haifa's "red" image was observed in the lower city, specifically in Wadi Nisnas market. A merchant there, speaking with a heavy Arabic accent, declared his intention to vote for Ben-Gvir, citing family interests in the Ministry of Internal Security as the reason. He explained, "Everyone has an interest."
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