Poll Shows Third of Israeli Opposition Voters Favor Arab Party Alliance

A new poll by the Accord Center for Social Psychology for Social Change indicates significant support among Israeli opposition voters for a political partnership with the United Arab List (Ra'am). The research, presented by Accord's Director General Ron Gerlitz on Radio al-Shams, suggests that a majority of opposition voters prefer forming a coalition that includes Ra'am over one with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Haredi parties, or holding new elections. This preference shifts, however, if the alternative is a coalition with the Likud party without Netanyahu.

The study specifically examined the potential impact of former Deputy Interior Minister Yoav Segalovich joining Ra'am. Approximately one-third of voters from the "change bloc" (opposition) stated that Segalovich's potential affiliation increased their support for Ra'am joining a coalition, particularly among centrist and left-wing voters. Conversely, only 5% of participants indicated that Segalovich's potential move strengthened their opposition to a political partnership with the Arab party.

The findings suggest that shifts in the composition of both Arab and Jewish political lists could influence opposition voters' stances on forming new political alliances following the upcoming elections. The Accord Center's research highlights the evolving dynamics within the Israeli political landscape and the potential for unconventional coalition formations.