Polls Shift Dramatically Toward Netanyahu and Likud, Analyst Says
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Political commentator Sivan Cohen reported a significant shift in voting momentum towards Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party in the hours leading up to Tuesday's election. Earlier trends favoring the "change bloc" reversed, according to a forecasting model. Netanyahu himself urged right-wing voters to mobilize, aiming to prevent Avigdor Lieberman from crossing the electoral threshold and to secure additional mandates for Likud.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Political commentator Sivan Cohen reported a dramatic shift in momentum favoring Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud.
- A forecasting model showed a reversal from the "change bloc" to Likud in the last two hours.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to mobilize to prevent Avigdor Lieberman from crossing the threshold.
- Netanyahu stated that Lieberman's failure to pass the threshold would transfer mandates to Likud.
- Cohen described the electoral situation as fluid and subject to change.
Political journalist and commentator Sivan Cohen stated on Tuesday that the momentum in recent hours has shifted significantly in favor of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party, contrary to earlier predictions.
Cohen cited a forecasting model from a reputable company, indicating that until noon, the trend favored Izankot and the "change bloc." However, she reported a complete reversal in the last two hours towards Likud and Netanyahu.
"The situation is fluid, things are changing, and even campaign headquarters are aware of this and responding," Cohen added, noting a "change in trend" in the interim. She cautioned against premature celebrations, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the vote.
Earlier, Prime Minister Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to turn out in force, specifically to prevent Avigdor Lieberman from crossing the electoral threshold. Speaking at an emergency meeting with dozens of local authority heads, Netanyahu declared, "We can win if we get people out to vote. You need to get the true right out to vote. Without Lieberman. If he doesn't pass the blocking percentage, the mandates go to us."
