New Poll Shows Likud Gaining, No Bloc Majority

A new poll released by i24NEWS, conducted by the Direct Polls institute led by Tzuriel Sharon, indicates the Likud party is strengthening, reaching 28 seats. The Yisrael Beiteinu party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, remains at 22 seats. Despite these shifts, the survey suggests neither the current government bloc nor the opposition bloc would secure a majority in the Knesset.

According to the poll results, the Likud party would receive 28 mandates, while Yisrael Beiteinu would get 22. Other parties include: "Together" and "The Democrats" each with 9 seats; the Joint List, Otzma Yehudit, and United Torah Judaism each with 8 seats; Yisrael Beiteinu and Shas each with 7 seats; and Religious Zionism and Identity each with 5 seats. Ra'am also receives 5 seats, and Am Israel receives 4 seats. A total of 12 lists are projected to pass the electoral threshold.

Compared to a previous i24NEWS poll, the Likud has increased from 27 to 28 seats, while Religious Zionism and Identity have dropped from 6 to 5 seats. Among Arab parties, the Joint List has risen from 7 to 8 seats, and Ra'am has fallen from 6 to 5 seats. All other parties remained unchanged.

The poll surveyed 504 respondents aged 18 and above on October 1st, representing a sample of the Israeli population. The statistical margin of error is ±4.3% with 95% confidence. Parties such as "Reservists and the Economic Party" received 1.8% of the vote and would not enter the Knesset, along with several other lists receiving less than 1% of the vote.