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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Eisenkot's Election Plan Targets Right-Wing Voters, Aims to Lead Bloc

Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party is implementing a strategy to attract right-wing voters in 40 key cities ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

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  1. 01Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party is targeting 40 key cities to attract right-wing voters.
  2. 02The party aims to become the largest in the Knesset, potentially allowing Eisenkot to form the government.
  3. 03Eisenkot's campaign highlights his Mizrahi heritage, military service, and status as a bereaved father.
  4. 04The strategy includes targeting undecided voters, the Druze community, and former Soviet Union immigrants.
  5. 05The move could affect smaller parties and influence the distribution of votes within the right-wing bloc.
  6. 06Eisenkot seeks a mandate to form the government by leading the "change bloc" in Knesset seats.

The campaign aims to make "Yashar!" the largest party, potentially enabling Eisenkot to be tasked with forming the government, even if the "change bloc" falls short of a majority. The party is also targeting undecided voters, the Druze community, and former Soviet Union immigrants. This move could impact smaller parties on the right and influence the overall election outcome.

Translated and summarized by baba from Srugim, the latest report. Read Srugim’s original

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