Don't Reward Enemies by Wasting Votes on Small Parties, Ben-Gvir Supporter Argues
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
An opinion piece advises Israeli voters not to cast ballots for parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold, arguing it strengthens opponents. The author praises Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his actions, especially for the Haredi community, and suggests voting for him ensures effective representation. The article criticizes frustration with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara as a reason to vote for her allies, instead urging a strategic vote for Ben-Gvir.
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- Voters should not cast ballots for parties failing to pass Israel's 3.25% electoral threshold, as votes are redistributed to rivals.
- Frustration with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara should not lead voters to support her perceived allies.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is presented as a decisive leader who has acted effectively, particularly for the Haredi community.
- Ben-Gvir's actions include supporting separate Haredi studies, limiting skunk water use, and approving firearms for Haredi areas.
- The article urges voters to cast strategic ballots for parties like Ben-Gvir's to ensure strong representation and governance.
An opinion piece argues that frustrated voters should not cast ballots for parties that do not pass Israel's electoral threshold, as doing so effectively gifts votes to the opposing political camp. The author contends that votes for parties failing to clear the 3.25% threshold are redistributed among the larger parties, potentially benefiting political rivals.
The article acknowledges that frustration with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is understandable but asserts that this frustration should not lead voters to support her perceived allies. Instead, the piece champions Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, portraying him as a decisive leader who has demonstrated commitment and action, particularly for the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community.
Examples cited to support Ben-Gvir's effectiveness include his role in passing a law for separate study for the Haredi sector, his decision to stop police use of skunk water against this community, and his approval of firearms for Haredi neighborhoods. The author also notes that one of the primary reasons Baharav-Miara sought Ben-Gvir's dismissal was alleged police discrimination against the Haredi public.
The piece concludes by urging voters to cast their ballots strategically to ensure strong representation and effective governance, advocating for a vote for Ben-Gvir as a reliable choice. The core message is to avoid wasting votes on small parties and to refrain from rewarding political opponents.
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