A recent News 12 poll indicates the Likud party has weakened by one mandate, while parties led by Naftali Bennett, Yair Golan, and Gadi Eizenkot have gained support.
A new opinion poll released by News 12 suggests a decline in support for Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, which would secure 26 mandates if elections were held today, a decrease from the previous week's projection of 27 mandates. This poll has significant implications for Likud, suggesting potential difficulties ahead in maintaining its political dominance amidst a shifting electoral landscape.
Conversely, parties associated with the current Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Yair Golan's Democratic Party, and former chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot's Yesh Atid party have all seen a slight increase in support, each boosting their projected mandates by one. This indicates a growing coalition of parties that could potentially align against Likud, altering the future dynamics of Israeli politics and legislation.
The poll also examined a scenario where the Arab parties Hadash-Ta'al and Ra'am would run separately rather than in a joint list. The data shows that several other parties, such as Religious Zionism led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Blue and White led by former chief of staff Benny Gantz, are not expected to cross the electoral threshold. This showcases a potential fragmentation within the political bloc currently opposing the government.
