Likud Primaries See 80% Voter Turnout in Hebron Hills Amid Membership Surge

The Likud party's Hebron Hills branch experienced a significant increase in membership, growing from approximately 150 to around 600 members. This surge was accompanied by a high voter turnout of 80% in the party's recent primaries held on Monday. The growth and turnout were attributed to active grassroots efforts led by Hebron Hills Regional Council head Eliram Azulai.

In the primary results from polling stations in Meitar and external ballots, Erez Tadmor, representing the Judea and Samaria district, led with 398 votes, accounting for 87% of the vote. He was followed by Yariv Levin with 81%, Shlomo Karhi with 78%, Eli Cohen with 74%, and Amichai Shikli with 70%. Other candidates included Yoav Kish with 65%, Nir Barkat and Miki Zohar each with 63%, Miri Regev with 62%, and Amit Halevi with 59%.

Eliram Azulai commented on the results, emphasizing the strength and national responsibility of the Likud members in Hebron Hills. He highlighted the high turnout and impressive organization as indicators of the settlement's growth and the community's commitment to strengthening supporters of the Land of Israel and continuing the demand for sovereignty. Azulai also stated his intention to expand Likud's activities in the area and to continue growing the local party branch to support the future of the settlement.