Netanyahu Aide Warns of Dramatic Election Turnout in Arab Cities

Topaz Lok, an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed deep concern over the current election turnout, stating the situation is "dramatic." Speaking on Channel 14, Lok highlighted unprecedentedly high voter participation in "strongholds of the left and Arab cities," contrasting it with "empty ballot boxes" in Likud strongholds. He warned that if current trends continue, "the country will be controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, by supporters of terror."

Lok attributed the low turnout in Likud strongholds to a "hypnosis campaign" by the media, which he claims has created a sense of complacency. He also suggested that encouraging poll results may have contributed to this apathy. "The enemies of Israel are celebrating right now," Lok stated, referencing reports of low turnout in cities like Tiberias, Bat Yam, and Netanya, and high turnout in Tayibe (25%) and Rahat (37%).

He urged supporters to vote, emphasizing that high turnout benefits larger parties and that voting for smaller parties is akin to throwing votes away. Lok stressed the urgency of the situation, calling it a "war for the home" and warning that the achievements of Israeli soldiers could be nullified if the wrong outcome occurs. He implored viewers to contact their networks and encourage them to vote, stating that the country's future and the continued existence of Channel 14 are at stake.