Gadi Eisenkot's Party Surveys Suggest Voting Bennett Risks Netanyahu Premiership

The "Yashar!" party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is conducting polls that aim to dissuade voters from supporting Naftali Bennett's "Beitech" party. The surveys convey a message that a vote for Bennett could inadvertently lead to another government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to the polls, the argument is that if Bennett's party secures a significant number of seats, it might not prevent Netanyahu from forming a coalition. Conversely, "Yashar!" suggests that a stronger showing for Eisenkot's party could be decisive in forming an alternative government.

This strategy emerges amidst broader political maneuvering within the bloc aiming to unseat Netanyahu. Eisenkot has previously spoken out against internal disputes within the bloc, arguing they hinder the goal of replacing the current government. However, these polls indicate his party is also engaging in tactics that could be perceived as contributing to internal friction.

The "Yashar!" party claims these polls are merely diagnostic, designed to assess public opinion and not to set definitive strategies. They assert that a larger mandate for "Yashar!" would ultimately benefit the entire bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, potentially drawing votes away from other parties and strengthening the opposition's position.