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Ongoing Story· Day 4

Kafr Qara Mayor Urges Residents to Vote

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PanetPolitics

Kafr Qara Residents Show High Voter Turnout, Support Arab Parties

Translated & summarized from Panet by baba

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Arabic · 2 newsrooms covering

Kafr Qara saw an 83% voter turnout in the recent Knesset elections, with Arab parties receiving over 12,000 votes, according to Mayor Firas Badhi. He praised residents for their unity and political engagement, which has increased the town's influence. Badhi congratulated two newly elected Knesset members from the town and called for translating this political strength into tangible achievements to address community challenges like crime and housing.

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  • Kafr Qara achieved an 83% voter turnout in the recent Knesset elections.
  • Arab parties garnered over 12,000 votes from Kafr Qara residents.
  • Mayor Firas Badhi praised the town's unity and political engagement.
  • Two new Knesset members, Sheikh Abdul Karim Masri and Haitham Zahalka, are from Kafr Qara.
  • The mayor called for translating political strength into tangible community achievements.
  • Key issues include crime, security, housing, and economic development.

Firas Badhi, the Mayor of Kafr Qara, praised the town's residents for their significant participation in the recent Knesset elections, highlighting a turnout of 83% and over 12,000 votes for Arab parties. He described this as a demonstration of unity, responsibility, and commitment to supporting Arab political factions and candidates from Kafr Qara. Badhi emphasized that this strong showing has made the "Kafr Qara voice" influential in national politics, reflecting the town's growing public and political weight.

Badhi extended his congratulations to the two newly elected Knesset members from Kafr Qara, Sheikh Abdul Karim Masri and Haitham Zahalka, wishing them success in their roles. He stressed that the high voter turnout signifies a mandate for action, urging for the translation of this political strength into tangible achievements for the Arab community.

The mayor outlined pressing issues facing the community, including crime and violence, security concerns, home demolition policies, land and housing challenges, and the need for development in education, employment, and economic growth. He called for genuine cooperation among representatives, local authorities, and public institutions to address these critical matters effectively.

Badhi reiterated his commitment as mayor to collaborate with all representatives to advance the community's interests, stating that shared responsibility and serving the public should transcend political differences. He expressed hope that the unity displayed during the elections would continue, leading to concrete improvements in residents' daily lives and fostering a spirit of cooperation for the future.

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