Meretz leader concerned, but ‘trusts the voters’

Meretz leader Zehava Gal-On votes in Petah Tikva near her home, and says, “I am very excited. I didn’t really get much sleep last night but I count on Meretz voters.”

Meretz chairwoman Zehava Gal-On speaking in the Knesset last year (photo credit: Abir Sultan/Flash 90)
Meretz chairwoman Zehava Gal-On speaking in the Knesset last year (photo credit: Abir Sultan/Flash 90)

“Feelings are mixed today,” Gal-On says. “It’s optimism mixed with concern, but at this trying hour I trust our voters.”

Several polls have shown the left-wing Meretz only barely clearing the 3.25% threshold for representation in the Knesset.

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