Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Leading, Neither Side Near Majority Without Arab Parties
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
A Channel 13 poll projects Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc winning 55 seats and a rival bloc led by Gideon Eisenkot winning 50 seats. Neither bloc is projected to reach the 61-seat majority needed to form a government. Arab parties, winning 15 seats, are crucial kingmakers in the current political landscape. The poll was published Wednesday evening.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 55 seats in the next Knesset election.
- A rival bloc, including Eisenkot, is projected to win 50 seats.
- Neither bloc is projected to reach the 61-seat majority needed for a government.
- Arab parties are projected to win 15 seats, making them key to forming a coalition.
- The poll was released by Channel 13 News on Wednesday evening.
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