Likud Divided Over Voter Mobilization and Electoral Prospects on Eve of Vote
As polling day approaches, Likud headquarters remains divided over election prospects, raising concerns over extensive opposition voter mobilization and external organizational funding.
Hours before polling stations open, internal divisions persist within Likud headquarters regarding the upcoming electoral outcome. While some party officials rely on optimistic projections, others express concern over the extensive voter mobilization efforts organized by the anti-Netanyahu camp.
A primary source of anxiety within Likud stems from the activities of various non-governmental organizations and associations. Party sources allege that these groups are channeling substantial financial resources into boosting voter turnout among political rivals, conducting widespread digital campaigns, outdoor advertising, and logistical operations.
Describing the phenomenon as an unregulated operational advantage for opponents, Likud representatives criticized the Central Election Committee for focusing primarily on campaign video restrictions rather than monitoring external organizational funding. Meanwhile, Likud is intensifying its final ground operation to prevent vote wastage on smaller right-wing factions following unsuccessful attempts to secure the withdrawal of Ofer Winter.
Attention is also directed toward alternative right-wing slates, including the joint list led by Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelecha. Conversely, Rabbi Abergel's Achshav party withdrew from the race following negotiations with Likud, which included discussions regarding potential future legislative appointments.
