Netanyahu Warns of Political Tie and Urges Right-Wing Turnout at Likud Meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during a Likud faction meeting that the political blocs are tied at 60:60, emphasizing that boosting right-wing voter turnout is crucial to secure a victory.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the political bloc map on Sunday during a Likud faction meeting in Petah Tikva, assessing that a tie currently exists between the camps. "There is currently a 60:60 tie between the blocs," Netanyahu said, adding that increasing voter turnout in right-wing strongholds will be the decisive factor in the upcoming election.
According to Netanyahu, if right-wing turnout does not rise, a left-wing government led by Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, and the Arab parties will take power. He stated that securing three additional mandates from voters currently leaning toward Ofer Winter and Yaron Zelecha would ensure a right-wing victory.
Netanyahu urged candidates to emphasize the perceived danger of forming a government reliant on Arab faction support and called for placing their budgetary demands at the center of the campaign. His remarks follow Channel 14 poll data showing a narrowing gap between him and Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot on suitability for premiership.