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Netanyahu Backs Candidate in Sha'ar HaNegev Council Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed Assi Elmasi in the special election for the head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, held on Tuesday. Elmasi, the current acting head, is running against two other candidates following the resignation of the previous leader.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports Assi Elmasi in the Sha'ar HaNegev Council election.
- 02Assi Elmasi is the acting head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council.
- 03Special elections for the council head are taking place on Tuesday.
- 04The elections follow the resignation of former council head Tamir Idan.
- 05Elmasi faces competition from Hagai Eldar and Yoni Mamo.
- 06Over 8,000 voters are eligible to cast ballots across 17 polling stations.
The election involves over 8,000 voters across several communities, with polls opening early Tuesday morning.
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