Herzog Suggests Arab Vote Surge Linked to Ben-Gvir Tactics
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
President Isaac Herzog indicated that Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions may have motivated increased Arab voter turnout. MK Yitzhak Kroizer responded by calling it an "appreciation" for Ben-Gvir, stating the minister finally enforced laws after 40 years of neglect. The exchange occurred during a meeting with Otzma Yehudit representatives.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- President Herzog suggested Ben-Gvir's actions may have driven Arab voter turnout.
- MK Kroizer called Herzog's statement an "appreciation" for Minister Ben-Gvir.
- Kroizer claimed Ben-Gvir enforced laws after 40 years of neglect.
- The comments were made during a meeting with Otzma Yehudit representatives.
President Isaac Herzog suggested to representatives of the Otzma Yehudit party that the increased turnout of Arab voters might be attributed to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's conduct towards them. Herzog's remarks were made during a meeting with the party's representatives.
MK Yitzhak Kroizer, responding to the President's statement, characterized it as a "certificate of appreciation" for Minister Ben-Gvir. Kroizer argued that for 40 years, the Arab population lived in a state of neglect, with the law not being enforced. He asserted that Minister Ben-Gvir's arrival marked a turning point, finally enforcing the law.
