New Poll Shows Bennett's Party Collapsing, Opposition Bloc Leading

A new poll released by Channel 13 News presents a concerning picture for former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, indicating he is further from forming a government following the disqualification of Arab parties. The survey suggests that without these parties, Ashkenazi's chances diminish, while other parties remain stable above the electoral threshold. Notably, the party led by Yizhar Shai is shown to be strengthening.

The poll indicates "Yesh!" as the largest party with 22 seats, followed by Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud with 18 seats. The "Beiteinu" party ranks third with 11 seats, a significant drop. Naftali Bennett's party also garners 11 seats, placing it alongside "Beiteinu."

If Arab parties do run, the Joint List receives 8 seats, as do Yisrael Beiteinu and United Torah Judaism. Otzma Yehudit secures 7 seats, with Shas receiving the same number. Religious Zionism and the Identity party each get 6 seats. "Am Israel" strengthens to 5 seats, as does Ra'am if it competes. The "Miluimnikim-HaKalkalit" party receives 4 seats.

According to the poll, the current coalition would hold 51 seats, while the opposition bloc would have 52 seats. The Arab parties collectively account for 13 seats, and Yoaz Hendel's party is at 4 seats.