Left-Wing Camp Celebrates Early Election Victory Amidst High Turnout
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Left-wing and center-wing Israelis expressed early celebration on social media as voter turnout surged on election day. Figures like journalist Haim Levinson and MKs posted messages hinting at victory, citing unprecedented turnout and a desire for change. While many felt optimistic, some, including MK Ram Ben Barak, warned against complacency, urging continued voter mobilization.
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- Left-wing and center-wing figures celebrated potential election victory on social media.
- Journalist Haim Levinson cryptically stated he'd be 'forced to continue living in Israel'.
- High voter turnout was reported, with some calling it the highest since 1973.
- MKs expressed optimism about removing 'incitement' and defeating 'Kahanists'.
- Some, like MK Ram Ben Barak, cautioned against complacency and urged more voting.
As election day neared its close, a celebratory mood began to emerge on social media within the Israeli left-wing and center camps, fueled by high voter turnout figures. Journalists, influencers, activists, and even Members of Knesset (MKs) from these parties started discussing victory and mocking the Likud campaign, though some cautioned against premature celebration.
Journalist Haim Levinson posted a cryptic message, "I will be forced to continue living in Israel," which was widely interpreted as a confident prediction of an election outcome favorable to his camp. Eran Efrat, who identifies with the center and stated he voted for Bennett, expressed his excitement about bringing 30 voters to the polls, declaring, "Congratulations! You have won a corrected state after 20 years of a banana republic."
Other prominent figures shared their elation. Yossi Marshak described the energy as unprecedented since 1973, while Nadav Oz Salzberger, grandson of author Amos Oz, noted the highest voter turnout ever and urged people not to become complacent. Media advisor Hagit Kliman sensed a "great change in the air," quoting a sentiment of a "beautiful, less sad country."
Public representatives also joined the chorus. MK Naama Lazimi declared, "Today we will remove the rule of incitement from our lives." MK Gilad Kariv reported from Tayibe about "historic voter turnout" and winning against "Kahanists." MK Meirav Cohen set a goal of "80% turnout for a knockout victory," while Michal Rozin of Meretz simply stated, "Hope is on the way."
However, not all in the opposition were ready to celebrate. Senior opposition figures and commentators continued to urge supporters to vote and refrained from declaring victory. MK Ram Ben Barak cautioned against complacency, stating, "Voter turnout is making history and that is good. But we must not be complacent. Bibi is under pressure and he is mobilizing voters in the strongholds of the right."
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