Netanyahu Urges Supporters to Vote Amidst Election Uncertainty and Security Concerns
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged supporters to vote in the October 27 elections, stating the outcome depends on turnout and his bloc has an equal chance against the opposition. Recent polls show neither side reaching the 61 seats needed for a majority. Netanyahu also warned of foreign interference from Iran and its allies, while expressing confidence the elections will proceed. He also discussed ongoing efforts against Iran, suggesting "90 percent of the work" is done.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged supporters to vote in the October 27 elections, citing a tight race.
- Netanyahu warned of potential foreign interference in the elections from Iran and its allies.
- Recent polls show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition is close to the 61 seats needed for a majority.
- Netanyahu stated his government has completed "90 percent" of its work against Iran but warned the threat remains.
- A plan by Avigdor Lieberman aims to hinder Netanyahu's political future after the elections.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on his supporters to actively participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, emphasizing that the outcome hinges on voter turnout. In an interview with i24NEWS, Netanyahu stated that the political struggle is intense and that his bloc has an equal chance of winning as the opposition. He highlighted that even a small shift of one or two mandates could determine the final result, urging his supporters not to stay home on election day and to encourage their relatives to vote as well. Netanyahu believes that mobilizing voters who support right-wing parties is crucial for securing a majority in the Knesset.
A recent poll by Zman Yisrael indicates that Netanyahu's bloc may secure 49 seats, while opposition parties could get 54, with neither side currently reaching the 61 seats needed to form a government. The poll also suggests that the Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, would emerge as the largest single party.
Netanyahu also addressed concerns about potential foreign interference in the elections, accusing Israel's adversaries, including Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas, of seeking to influence the political process and aiming for the current prime minister's defeat. He mentioned that Israeli authorities are observing signs of possible interference, potentially through security incidents. Despite concerns about a new conflict with Iran, Netanyahu expressed confidence that the elections would proceed as scheduled, to the best of his ability.
Furthermore, Netanyahu discussed the ongoing confrontation with Iran, stating that his government has accomplished most of its objectives but warned that the threat persists as long as the current Iranian regime remains in power. He likened the situation to a treatable illness that could recur if the root cause is not eliminated, suggesting that "90 percent of the work" has been done.
Separately, the article notes that Avigdor Lieberman has presented a plan involving parliamentary steps designed to hinder Netanyahu's political future after the elections.
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