Israeli Celebrities Reveal Their Votes in National Election
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Numerous Israeli celebrities, including Rotem Sela, Maayan Adam, and Eran Zahavi, revealed their voting choices in the 26th Knesset elections via social media. Celebrities like Adele Besalov and Odia Pinto endorsed parties such as Likud and "Amcha Israel," while others like Titi Aynaw and Shani Goldstein supported "Yisrael Beiteinu." The trend saw public figures sharing their political stances alongside record voter turnout.
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- Israeli celebrities revealed their votes in the 26th Knesset elections on social media.
- Rotem Sela announced her vote for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party.
- Maayan Adam supported former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
- Adele Besalov and Eran Zahavi voted for Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.
- Titi Aynaw and Shani Goldstein backed Avigdor Lieberman's "Yisrael Beiteinu."
- Odia Pinto announced her vote for Ofer Vinter's "Amcha Israel" party.
As over 2.3 million Israelis cast their ballots in the 26th Knesset elections, a record high since 1977, numerous celebrities took to social media to reveal their political choices. Actress and host Rotem Sela, who had previously called for change, announced her intention to vote for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, stating, "Israel wants a new leader, a leader we can trust."
Media personality Maayan Adam reiterated her support for former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, accompanying him to the polling station and posting, "My vote in the ballot box will be 'only' for Bennett."
Reality TV star Adele Besalov shared a picture of her Likud ballot, endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu and asserting, "The people of Israel live, without Bibi there is no right, there is no country. Go vote."
Singer Idan Amidi revealed he would vote for Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha's "HaMiluimnikim VeHaKalkala" party, urging voters to choose based on values rather than political calculations. Former footballer Eran Zahavi also posted his Likud vote, emphasizing mutual respect for differing choices.
Former Miss Israel Titi Aynaw declared her support for Avigdor Lieberman's "Yisrael Beiteinu" party, arguing that expressing an opinion is crucial in these "fateful elections." Social media influencer Shani Goldstein also publicly backed Lieberman, who had recently danced at her wedding.
Social media star Odia Pinto surprised many by announcing her vote for Ofer Vinter and Netael Zamir's "Amcha Israel" party, despite past criticism of Netanyahu, expressing hope for a new direction.
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