Long Lines at Polls in Tel Aviv and Arab Sector as Likud Ramps Up Voter Mobilization

Long lines were reported at polling stations in northern Tel Aviv and in Arab communities on Tuesday, just hours after voting began for the 26th Knesset elections. Unusual queues were observed in areas like Ramat Aviv and the city center, with activists noting a strong turnout from the opening. Similar long lines, not seen in recent elections, were reported in Arab towns and villages in the north and the Triangle region, indicating an organized effort to boost voter participation.

The Likud party has initiated a contingency plan for gathering election data following a Supreme Court ruling that restricted real-time reporting from polling committees. The party is now employing an alternative system based on field presence and indirect information collection to identify polling stations with lower right-wing voter turnout. This data will be used to organize transportation for voters.

In parallel, a joint operations room has been established by the Likud and the Religious Zionism party. This coordination center aims to consolidate efforts in areas where both parties target similar demographics, particularly in the central and coastal plains regions.

In Judea and Samaria, extensive preparations are underway for voter mobilization in the afternoon and evening. Students and youth movements are organizing to encourage right-wing voters, with door-to-door campaigns planned in Jerusalem, Gush Etzion, Binyamin, and the Shomron region.

The Central Elections Committee reported no unusual incidents affecting the integrity of the vote, stating that the election process is proceeding normally.