The battle for right-wing votes in the south - Ben Gvir targets Likud voters: "Many will vote for him"
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has identified southern communities as a key target in the struggle for right-wing votes, predicting he will double his strength in the area. He is working to attract disappointed Likud voters by emphasizing the fight against crime in the Negev. Within Likud, opinions are divided: some warn of vote leakage while others claim residents are disappointed with his performance.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has identified southern communities as a key target in the struggle for right-wing voters, predicting he will double his strength in the area. Ben Gvir is working to attract disappointed Likud voters by emphasizing the fight against crime in the Negev, particularly within the Bedouin community. He presents data that he claims indicates a decrease in crime and highlights enforcement actions and demolition of illegal structures. Within Likud, opinions are divided: some warn of vote leakage, while others claim residents are disappointed with his performance. Yuval Nir, a resident of Omer and a Ben Gvir supporter, estimates that Otzma Yehudit will become the second-largest party in the community, noting the direct contact the minister maintains with residents. Shimon Boker, a member of the Likud central committee, is convinced that Ben Gvir's efforts will not succeed and criticizes the focus on demolishing structures while residents continue to hear gunfire. Another Likud activist, Yaron, warns of vote leakage and claims that some Likud voters do not like the criticism directed at Ben Gvir.