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Golan Heights Druze Villages See Sharp Rise in Knesset Election Turnout
Voter turnout in four Druze villages in the Golan Heights surged in the 26th Knesset elections, with participation nearly doubling in some areas compared to November 2022. Factors contributing to the rise include difficult events in Syria and increased familiarity with Israeli society.
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What happened
- 01Golan Heights Druze villages saw a sharp increase in voter turnout for the 26th Knesset elections.
- 02Turnout in Buqata rose to 48.8%, Masada to 44.8%, Majdal Shams to 40.2%, and Ein Qiniya to 46.4%.
- 03Historical ties to Syria and recent regional violence influenced the increased participation.
- 04Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party won first place in all four Druze villages.
- 05Wael Mugrabi, head of Ein Qiniya council, ran fourth on Sharan Haskel's list.
Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party won a majority in all four villages, with Sharan Haskel's Yisrael Tfila party coming in second in Ein Qiniya.
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