Journalist Criticizes Ben-Gvir's Campaign Against Arab Voters
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Journalist Ayelet Hasson criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir's election campaign strategy, stating it motivated Arab voters to turn out in large numbers. Speaking from the Likud headquarters, Hasson also analyzed discrepancies in exit polls and suggested a unity government might be needed due to strong Arab party results. She further commented on Ofer Winter's failed electoral bid, deeming his decision to run a mistake.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Ayelet Hasson stated Itamar Ben-Gvir's anti-Arab campaign motivated Arab voters to turn out.
- Hasson analyzed exit poll discrepancies, suggesting a unity government may be needed.
- She criticized Ofer Winter's decision to run in the elections, noting his party failed to pass the threshold.
- Hasson believes Ben-Gvir's strategy backfired, boosting Arab turnout instead of his party's support.
- The election results are complex due to significant mandate gains for Arab parties.
Journalist Ayelet Hasson told Channel 7 that Itamar Ben-Gvir made a significant error by focusing his election campaign on targeting Arab citizens, arguing that this approach motivated Arab voters to turn out in larger numbers. Hasson analyzed the election exit poll discrepancies from the Likud party headquarters, noting the wide variations that make it difficult to predict the final political map.
Hasson suggested that the substantial number of mandates for Arab parties could lead to a complex political situation, potentially necessitating a unity government. When asked who on the right-wing bloc should reflect on the results, Hasson pointed to Ben-Gvir. She contended that his campaign, centered on the Arab issue, inadvertently boosted Arab voter turnout, contrary to his intentions.
"I think Ben-Gvir made a big mistake, that he was constantly campaigning about Arabs," Hasson stated. She explained that while Ben-Gvir aimed to strengthen his party, his strategy backfired for the entire right-wing bloc, as his aggressive stance "ran them to vote" and provoked a reaction.
Hasson also criticized Ofer Winter's decision to run in the elections with the 'Am Israel' party, which, according to exit polls, did not pass the electoral threshold. She believes Winter erred in his decision to compete, especially given the challenges small parties face in overcoming the minimum vote requirement. Hasson added that Winter had overestimated public support, as the exit polls indicated a different reality.
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