Maariv Poll Shows Likud Decline, Arab Parties' Representation

A new poll conducted by Lazar Research in cooperation with Panel4All, surveying 600 respondents, indicates a further decline for the Likud party, losing one seat compared to the previous Maariv poll. Benny Gantz's "Together" list is projected to win 13 seats, while "Democrats" and "Yisrael Beiteinu" are each expected to secure 9 seats. Otzma Yehudit is predicted to gain 8 seats.

Among Arab political lists, the Joint List is forecast to receive 7 seats, and the United Arab List is expected to get 5 seats, bringing their combined representation to 12 seats. Shas and United Torah Judaism are each projected to win 7 seats. The "Religious Zionism-Identity" list is anticipated to secure 6 seats, with "Amichai Israel" and the list led by Yoav Gallant and Yaron Zelekha each obtaining 4 seats.

The poll also shows a decline for Gantz's party, though it remains the largest faction in the survey. The results are preliminary and the seat distribution could change before the election on October 27th.