Strategic Advisor Claims 80,000 Israelis Abroad Voting Could Sway Election
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Strategic advisor Nimrod Eliran Sabach claims that around 80,000 Israelis have flown in from abroad to vote, a number significantly higher than in past elections. He warns that these voters are not accounted for in current polls and could influence the outcome. Sabach cautioned that if the right-wing bloc doesn't win 61 seats, a minority government supported by Arab parties could be formed.
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- 80,000 Israelis abroad have arrived to vote, a record number, according to strategic advisor Nimrod Eliran Sabach.
- These overseas voters are not reflected in current opinion polls, potentially skewing election results.
- Sabach warned of a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot if the right-wing bloc fails to reach 61 seats.
- He urged right-wing voters to participate, calling the elections crucial for Israel's future direction.
- High voter turnout, especially over 70%, has historically benefited the right-wing bloc, Sabach noted.
Strategic advisor Nimrod Eliran Sabach revealed that approximately 80,000 Israelis have traveled from abroad to vote in the current elections, a figure significantly higher than the 30,000-35,000 seen in previous election cycles. Sabach, who analyzes data and advises parties, stated in an interview on "Israel HaBoker" with Tal Meir that these voters are not reflected in current opinion polls, potentially skewing their results.
Sabach warned that if the right-wing bloc fails to secure 61 Knesset seats, a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot, with the support of Arab parties, could be formed. He emphasized that despite the lack of precise political affiliation data for all incoming voters, organized efforts are encouraging participation, citing left-wing initiatives like "Vote and Fly." He also noted that many left-wing supporters are hosting arriving voters to cover accommodation costs.
He urged right-wing voters to turn out, calling these the most crucial elections for Israel. Sabach dismissed the possibility that campaign promises would prevent reliance on Arab parties if a clear majority is not achieved, stating that parties would seize the opportunity to form a government. He also highlighted that a national voter turnout exceeding 70% has historically correlated with right-wing victories, urging supporters to vote to reach this threshold.
