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Far-Right Minister Ben-Gvir Gains Polls Amidst Deep Israeli Divisions
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's far-right Otzma Yehudit party is surging in Israeli election polls, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition appears to be losing support. Ben-Gvir's recent visit to the mixed city of Ramla revealed deep societal divisions, drawing both enthusiastic cheers and angry protests. Polls suggest Otzma Yehudit could gain seats, with analysts attributing Ben-Gvir's rise to emotional appeals and positioning as a right-wing alternative to Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party is surging in Israeli election polls.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition appears to be losing support.
- Ben-Gvir's visit to Ramla highlighted deep divisions within Israeli society.
- Otzma Yehudit is predicted to increase its Knesset representation.
- Analysts attribute Ben-Gvir's appeal to emotional messaging and right-wing positioning.
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