Celebrities Declare Election Day Support Amidst Chaotic Polls
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Musician Kobi Oz cast his vote for Naftali Bennett's party, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urging support for the 'Change Bloc.' This comes amidst chaotic election polls showing significant discrepancies. Oz's endorsement is part of a trend of cultural and sports figures declaring their political allegiances, with support split between various parties including Gadi Eisenkot's list and the 'Reservists and Economy' list.
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- Musician Kobi Oz voted for Naftali Bennett's party, criticizing PM Netanyahu.
- Election polls show record discrepancies, dividing predictions between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot blocs.
- Oz urged decisive victory for the 'Change Bloc' to prevent repeated elections.
- Several cultural and sports figures have declared support for Bennett, including Maayan Adam.
- Other celebrities like Idan Amadi and Rotem Sela are backing different political lists.
- Media personalities Yotam Zamri and Itamar Fleishman will vote for Bezalel Smotrich's party.
With just ten days until the election, Israel's political and media landscape is in a state of chaos, marked by record-breaking discrepancies in poll results. Channels 14 and 15 predict a victory for the Netanyahu bloc over the 'Change Bloc' led by Gadi Eisenkot. Conversely, channels 11, 12, 13, and 16 show a completely opposite picture, with a slight advantage for Eisenkot's bloc. These vast differences suggest a highly turbulent election day.
Musician Kobi Oz, frontman of the band Tip-Ex, has publicly cast his ballot, continuing his strong opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's continued tenure. Oz posted on social media, "If the ballot box hadn't been closed, I would have voted exactly at 6:29 AM. That's how it should be." He also shared a picture of his ballot for the party led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
This action follows a sharp post by Oz the previous day, urging support for the 'Change Bloc' parties. He warned that failure to achieve a decisive victory would lead Netanyahu to drag the country into repeated elections, exhausting citizens until he finds a winning strategy for a "government of excuses." Oz also expressed concern about democratic erosion, noting that those who traveled from abroad to vote might not do so again, and encouraged people to choose one of the parties in the 'Change Bloc,' stating his personal support for Bennett.
Oz's declaration joins a growing list of cultural and sports figures backing Bennett. Among them are media personality Maayan Adam, who cited her sister's murder on October 7th as a reason for wanting a government change; actress Dana Frider (in a joint video with Yael Sol); media personality Avri Gilad; and former national team coach Shlomo Sharf.
Meanwhile, support within the entertainment world is divided. Singer and actor Idan Amadi, along with former footballer and media personality Lior Berkovich, announced their support for the "Reservists and Economy" list led by Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha, calling for a calmer political discourse. Actress Rotem Sela declared her support for Gadi Eisenkot and the "Yashar!" list. Media personalities Yotam Zamri and Itamar Fleishman stated they would vote for the "Religious Zionism" party led by Bezalel Smotrich, aiming to ensure Netanyahu's continued premiership.
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