Netanyahu Says Right-Wing Turnout Key to Election Victory
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes the political blocs are tied at 60:60 and that increasing right-wing voter turnout is crucial for election victory. He warned of a potential "left-wing government" if turnout doesn't rise and highlighted the importance of gaining "three mandates" from other parties. This comes as recent polls show a narrowing gap between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the political blocs are currently tied at 60:60.
- Netanyahu believes increasing right-wing voter turnout is the key to winning the election.
- He warned of a potential "left-wing government" if right-wing turnout does not increase.
- Securing "three mandates" from parties like Winter and Zelicha would ensure victory, he said.
- Recent polls show a narrowing gap between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during a Likud faction meeting that the political landscape is currently tied, with "60:60 between the blocs." He asserted that the key to winning the upcoming elections lies in increasing voter turnout in right-wing strongholds and attracting voters from other parties.
Netanyahu warned that if right-wing turnout does not increase, the country could face a "left-wing government" composed of figures like Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, and Arab parties. He specifically mentioned that securing "three mandates currently held by Winter and Zelicha" would ensure a victory for the right.
These remarks come amid recent polling data from Channel 14, which indicates a narrowing gap between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot in suitability for prime minister. The latest poll shows Netanyahu with 52% support compared to Eisenkot's 48%, a decrease from a previous poll where the gap was 54% to 46%. This trend, observed over less than three weeks, highlights the Prime Minister's focus on boosting right-wing voter participation and garnering votes from parties that may not pass the electoral threshold.
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