Netanyahu Votes in Jerusalem, Hopes for Right-Wing Majority
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in Jerusalem on Tuesday in the elections for the 26th Knesset. He campaigned intensely, warning against a left-wing government and urging right-wing voters to turn out. Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote, with polls closing at 10:00 PM.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in Jerusalem on election day.
- Netanyahu campaigned to secure a right-wing majority in the Knesset.
- He warned voters against a potential left-wing government with Arab party support.
- Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections.
- Polling stations are open until 10:00 PM, followed by vote counting.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his vote in Jerusalem on Tuesday, participating in the elections for the 26th Knesset. His vote comes after an intensive election campaign where he warned against the formation of a left-wing government supported by Arab parties.
Netanyahu is hoping to secure a majority for the right-wing bloc and continue for another term. He has been actively working in recent days to encourage right-wing voters to go to the polls, emphasizing that "every vote counts" and urging supporters not to be complacent.
Across Israel, thousands of polling stations opened this morning, with over 7.3 million eligible voters able to cast their ballots. Regular polling stations will remain open until 10:00 PM, after which vote counting will commence.
