Israeli Justice Minister Warns Against Wasted Votes, Cites Trump's Support
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Justice Minister Yariv Levin criticized small right-wing parties for potentially wasting votes and urged voters to support parties that will pass the electoral threshold. He highlighted former U.S. President Donald Trump's support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a historic chance to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Levin believes a 5% increase in right-wing voter turnout could secure a "huge victory" and stated that judicial reform, including changing the Supreme Court's composition, would be a priority.
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- Justice Minister Yariv Levin warned small right-wing parties against wasting votes in upcoming elections.
- Levin cited former U.S. President Donald Trump's support for PM Netanyahu as a historic opportunity regarding Iran.
- He stated that a 5% increase in right-wing voter turnout could lead to a "huge victory."
- The Justice Minister emphasized that judicial reform and changing the Supreme Court's composition would be a priority.
- Levin urged voters to support parties that are certain to pass the electoral threshold.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin has criticized small right-wing parties, including one led by Ofer Vinter and the Noam party, warning that their candidacies could lead to a loss for the right-wing bloc in upcoming elections due to wasted votes. Levin stated in an interview on "Ha'olpan Ha'patoach" with Boaz Golan that parties running lists that will not pass the electoral threshold are acting irresponsibly. He urged right-wing voters to cast their ballots for parties that are certain to pass the threshold and will be part of the right-wing bloc.
Levin also commented on former U.S. President Donald Trump's support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it a historic opportunity to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He suggested that Trump's endorsement signals a desire to work with Netanyahu to ensure regional security. Levin believes a right-wing victory could also foster significant changes in the Middle East, including improved relations with Saudi Arabia, and would strengthen Netanyahu's position.
Addressing voter turnout, Levin asserted that a 5% increase in participation among right-wing voters could lead to a "huge victory." He attributed potential losses to a lack of engagement, stating, "We have a majority, but people are not coming out to vote."
Furthermore, Levin emphasized that significant changes to the Supreme Court would be a priority in the next term, noting that two-thirds of the justices will be replaced. If the right wins and he remains Justice Minister, he pledged to work towards appointing judges with different judicial philosophies than those currently serving.
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