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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Low Turnout in Likud Strongholds Sparks Party Fears of Electoral Defeat

Likud party officials are expressing significant concern over low voter turnout in their strongholds, despite record national participation rates. The party fears the opposition is mobilizing more effectively and that their own "cry wolf" warnings are losing impact.

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What happened

  1. 01Likud fears low turnout in strongholds despite record national participation.
  2. 02Party sources report "not even one encouraging sign" regarding voter engagement.
  3. 03Low turnout by noon observed in Kiryat Shmona, Nof HaGalil, and Kiryat Malachi.
  4. 04National turnout figures are at record highs for multiple time points.
  5. 05Prime Minister Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to turn out, citing opposition efforts.

Low turnout was noted in towns like Kiryat Shmona and Nof HaGalil by noon, while national figures showed record participation. Prime Minister Netanyahu urged supporters to vote, citing opposition mobilization efforts.

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

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