Netanyahu Aide Urges Right-Wing Voters to Back Larger Parties
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Topaz Lok, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, warned right-wing voters against supporting small parties, stating they are unlikely to pass the electoral threshold. He urged listeners to persuade potential voters for candidates like Ofer Winter and Yaron Zehlikha to change their minds. Lok claimed votes for failing parties would effectively benefit politicians like Ahmed Tibi and Mansour Abbas, emphasizing the critical nature of the election.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu advisor Topaz Lok urged right-wing voters to avoid small parties due to low chances of passing the threshold.
- Lok called on listeners to actively persuade voters considering supporting Ofer Winter and Yaron Zehlikha.
- He warned that votes for parties failing to pass the threshold would effectively benefit Ahmed Tibi and Mansour Abbas.
- Lok described the election as critically important for the future of Israel.
- The appeal was made during an interview on Galey Yisrael radio.
Topaz Lok, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, issued an urgent appeal on Tuesday to right-wing voters, warning them against casting ballots for smaller parties in the upcoming elections. Lok argued that based on current turnout projections, these smaller parties have no realistic chance of crossing the electoral threshold.
During an interview on Galey Yisrael radio, Lok specifically called on listeners to contact individuals intending to vote for candidates like Ofer Winter and Yaron Zehlikha, urging them to persuade these voters to reconsider their choices. "With these turnout rates, there is no chance for any small party to pass," Lok stated, emphasizing the potential consequences of votes for lists that fail to meet the minimum requirement.
Lok further warned that votes for parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold are effectively wasted and could inadvertently benefit political rivals. He claimed that such votes would "de facto transfer" to figures like Ahmed Tibi and Mansour Abbas, implying a shift in political power away from the right.
Beyond issuing a warning, Lok implored the radio audience to take active measures. He specifically requested that listeners reach out to those considering voting for Winter or Zehlikha, framing the election as critical for the nation's future. "It's in our souls, our country is on the line," he declared.
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