Professor Warns Right-Wing Voters of Election Disaster
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya warned right-wing voters of a potential electoral disaster in 2026, urging them to vote for established parties. He predicted high Arab voter turnout and expressed concern that new right-wing parties might not pass the electoral threshold. Cohen-Eliya emphasized the need for experienced leadership to manage an anticipated war with Iran.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya warned right-wing voters of a potential electoral disaster in 2026.
- He predicted high Arab voter turnout and urged support for established parties.
- Cohen-Eliya expressed doubt that new right-wing parties like Winter and Zalicha-Handel would pass the threshold.
- He cited an anticipated war with Iran as a reason for experienced leadership.
- The professor called for calculated voting to avoid "sorrow and anguish" for Israel.
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya has issued a stark warning to right-wing voters ahead of the 2026 elections, urging them to vote responsibly and avoid risking their votes on parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold. He stated that the right is "marching toward disaster in the 2026 elections," predicting high Arab voter turnout due to the disqualification of A-Shakedah and a call from Azmi Bishara to oust Netanyahu. Cohen-Eliya cautioned that "our greatest enemies want Netanyahu to lose."
He specifically addressed the viability of new right-wing parties, expressing doubt that Winter and the Zalicha-Handel list would overcome the electoral threshold, especially with anticipated high overall voter participation. "In these circumstances, and assuming general voter turnout will be high, there is no realistic chance for Winter and the Zalicha-Handel list to pass the electoral threshold," he wrote.
Cohen-Eliya called on "all democratic forces on the right, who oppose the deep state," not to vote for these new parties, warning that their "magic of something new" could lead Israel to an unprecedented disaster. He concluded his post by emphasizing the need for calculated voting in light of expected security challenges. "Vote for parties that will definitely pass the electoral threshold, not for the 'magic' of new parties that could bring sorrow and anguish upon the people of Israel," he urged.
He added that with the anticipated war with Iran following the US elections in November, Israel needs experienced leadership with good connections to Trump to manage the conflict in Israel's best interest, rather than seeking "new" options. "Grow up!" he implored.
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