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Kiryat Shmona Voters Reaffirm Support for Likud Despite Evacuation and War

Residents of Kiryat Shmona, many of whom were evacuated for three years due to conflict, have again voted overwhelmingly for the Likud party in recent elections.

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Kiryat Shmona Voters Reaffirm Support for Likud Despite Evacuation and War — Illustration by baba

What happened

01Kiryat Shmona residents again voted heavily for Likud, mirroring 2022 election results.
02Only 60% of the city's evacuated residents have returned after three years.
03Mayor Avichai Stern remains loyal to Likud despite perceived neglect by PM Netanyahu.
04Residents debate blame for the city's post-war recovery, with some citing local leadership.
05Some residents highlight government financial aid during the prolonged evacuation.

Despite the war's impact on the city and personal grievances with Prime Minister Netanyahu, voters like Mayor Avichai Stern and residents Shimon Cohen and Orna Peretz expressed continued loyalty to the party. While some residents blame local leadership for the city's struggles, others defend the government's support during the evacuation period.

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