Likud Activists Blame Ben-Gvir for Galvanizing Arab Voters
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Likud activists are blaming National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for a significant increase in Arab voter turnout in recent elections, particularly in Rahat, where participation rose to nearly 80%. They argue his aggressive rhetoric motivated Arab citizens to vote against him and the right-wing bloc. Ben-Gvir's supporters, however, dispute this, attributing the outcome to traditional voter loyalty and questioning the premise of blaming the minister for citizens voting. Residents and local officials in Rahat confirmed the surge was a protest against Ben-Gvir's policies.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Likud activists blame National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for galvanizing Arab voters.
- Voter turnout in Rahat, Israel's largest Bedouin city, surged to nearly 80% in the recent election.
- Activists claim Ben-Gvir's aggressive rhetoric motivated Arab citizens to vote against the right-wing bloc.
- Rahat Mayor Talal al-Krenawi expressed satisfaction with the high turnout as a show of strength.
- Ben-Gvir's supporters rejected blame, citing voter loyalty and the right to vote.
- Residents stated the surge was a protest against Ben-Gvir's demolition policies and lack of alternatives.
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