New Poll Shows "Yesh!" Party Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Trailing

A recent Israeli public opinion poll indicates significant shifts in the political landscape, with the "Yesh!" party emerging as the frontrunner. If elections were held today, "Yesh!" would secure 22 seats in the Knesset. The Likud party shows a decline, garnering only 18 seats. Following them are "Be'hadr" with 13 seats and "HaDemocratim" with 11 seats.

Other parties performing well in the poll include "Yisrael Beiteinu" and "Otzma Yehudit," each receiving 9 seats. The Arab Joint List is projected to win 7 seats. "Yahadut HaTorah," "Shas," and the union of "HaTzionut HaDatit and Identity" are each expected to get 6 seats, while "Ra'am" stands at 5 seats.

Smaller parties also making an impact are "Amcha Yisrael" and the "Miluimnikim VeHaKalkalit" list, both projected to cross the electoral threshold with 4 seats each. Notably, several parties failed to surpass the threshold in this poll, including Benny Gantz's "Blue and White" with 1.3%, "HaTzibur HaHaredi" with 0.9%, and "Noam LeYisrael" with 0.7%.

The poll also presents a breakdown of political blocs. The bloc supporting Prime Minister Netanyahu is estimated to receive 49 seats. Conversely, the bloc opposing Netanyahu is projected to hold 55 seats. The Arab parties collectively hold 12 seats, with the "Miluimnikim VeHaKalkalit" list positioned as a potential swing bloc with 4 seats.