Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Using Fear to Win Votes

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot Speaking to Reporters

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using fear to mobilise voters. He described the prime minister’s campaign tactics as involving “tricks, lies and fearmongering.”

Speaking to supporters, Eisenkot said similar claims had featured in previous election campaigns. He argued that such tactics could threaten efforts to bring political change.

“These are the same lies we saw in previous election campaigns,” Eisenkot told his supporters. He warned that the situation could put the possibility of change at risk.

Eisenkot urges supporters to vote

Eisenkot called on supporters to remain concerned until polling stations closed at 10pm local time. He stressed that encouraging more people to vote was particularly important during the final hours.

He urged supporters to contact friends and family members and persuade them to participate in the election. His appeal came as political leaders continued efforts to mobilise voters before voting ended.

Polling stations were scheduled to close at 10pm, equivalent to 8pm GMT. The remarks highlighted the competing messages from political leaders as they sought support during the closing hours of voting.