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SrugimPolitics

New Poll Shows Israeli Political Blocs Tied, Netanyahu's Coalition Gains

Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba

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Hebrew · 19 newsrooms covering

A new Israel Hayom poll shows the political blocs in Israel tied at 52 seats each, with the bloc supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu closing the gap. Several parties, including Blue and White, failed to cross the electoral threshold.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Israeli political blocs are tied at 52 seats each in a new poll.
  • Netanyahu's coalition has narrowed the gap with the opposition.
  • Yash party leads with 22 seats, followed by Likud with 20.
  • Several parties, including Blue and White, failed to cross the threshold.
  • A new joint list of Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha enters the Knesset.
New Poll Shows Israeli Political Blocs Tied, Netanyahu's Coalition Gains
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A new poll released by Israel Hayom indicates a significant shift in the Israeli political landscape, with the two major blocs now tied at 52 seats each in the Knesset. The bloc supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has narrowed the gap, achieving parity with the opposition.

The poll shows the 'Yash' party leading with 22 seats, a decrease of two seats from previous surveys. The Likud party follows with 20 seats, down one seat. 'Achva' secures 13 seats, and 'HaDemocratim' garners 9 seats. 'Yisrael Beiteinu' drops to 8 seats, while 'Otzma Yehudit' gains one seat to also reach 8.

Among the religious parties, 'Yahadut HaTorah' loses a seat to hold 7, 'Shas' receives 7 seats, and 'HaTzionut HaDatit' stands at 6 seats. The Arab parties are represented by 'HaReshima HaMishutefet' with 7 seats and 'Ra'am' with 5 seats. A new list, 'Amcha Yisrael,' enters the Knesset with 4 seats.

A notable surprise is the joint list of Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha, which surpasses the electoral threshold to win 4 seats. Conversely, several parties failed to cross the threshold, including 'Blue and White' with only 1.2%, 'HaTzibur HaHaredi' at 0.8%, 'Tzeva Shahor - Magen Olam HaTorah' with 0.5%, and 'Noam' at 0.4%.

This survey presents a complex and dynamic political situation, with the two main blocs now in a dead heat and Netanyahu's coalition showing signs of consolidation.

SrugimRight · Jerusalem

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