Right-wing demonstration at the Matam intersection in Haifa: Demand for repeat elections – watch the broadcast from the field

(Live here) – The political blunder: A demonstration by Likud and Otzma Yehudit activists took place on the evening of Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Matam intersection in Haifa. The demonstrators arrived with Israeli flags and called for repeat elections and for the preservation of the Jewish character of the next Israeli government, against the backdrop of the political turmoil that arose after the elections for the 26th Knesset.

Political blunder after the elections for the 26th Knesset

The demonstration took place against the backdrop of the political situation that emerged after the elections for the 26th Knesset, when none of the blocs achieved the majority needed to form a government. This situation has created significant uncertainty regarding the composition of the next government. In the coming days, representatives of the factions are expected to arrive at the President of the State in order to deliver their recommendation regarding the candidate who will be tasked with forming the government. The activists who arrived at the Matam intersection expressed concern about the interference of a foreign country in the Israeli election process, and demanded that the Israeli government rely solely on Zionist votes.

Likud Chairman in Haifa: "We will not allow the state's sovereignty to be harmed"

The chairman of the Likud in Haifa, Mr. Yaniv Ben Shoshan, told Haifa that he participated in the right-wing demonstration in Haifa demanding repeat elections, following concerns about interference by an enemy state in the Israeli election process. "Our message is clear: we will not allow the sovereignty of the state to be harmed," said Ben Shoshan, adding that it was important to him as the chairman of the Likud in the city to come and stand by the public and take an active part in what he defined as "a historic protest - which seeks to establish clear boundaries and preserve the democratic and Zionist character of the state." Ben Shoshan addressed the public and called for unity, saying that "the Israeli government must rely only on Zionist votes, this is a struggle for the image and future of the State of Israel."

Chairman of Otzma Yehudit in Haifa and the Krayot: "We arrived at the Matam intersection to shout our cry"

Chairman of Otzma Yehudit in Haifa and the Krayot, Attorney Dror Meir Ohana, told the press that "by organizing quickly and combining forces, we arrived at the Matam intersection with Israeli flags to shout our cry." Ohana expressed firm opposition to the possibility that the fate of the Jewish people in their country would be in the hands of parties whose leaders, he said, "are incapable of calling Hamas a terrorist organization," and who are suspected of working with a foreign country to replace the right-wing government. Ohana added that this was an attempt to change the Jewish character of the country, and called for new elections to be held immediately.