Ofer Winter's Actions Unexpectedly Bolstering Netanyahu, Pollster Claims
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A Maariv pollster claims that criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unexpectedly strengthened his position, narrowing the gap with the opposition. The pollster suggests that attacks around the October 7th anniversary backfired, boosting Netanyahu's support. He also noted a halt in the decline of Yesh Atid's support and stagnant backing for Arab parties, while two parties remain close to the electoral threshold, complicating predictions.
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- Pollster claims attacks on Netanyahu have unexpectedly strengthened his political standing.
- The gap between Likud and Yesh Atid has reportedly narrowed significantly.
- Criticism around the October 7th anniversary may have backfired on Netanyahu's opponents.
- Support for Yesh Atid has stopped declining, but a new trend is uncertain.
- Two parties are close to the electoral threshold, complicating predictions.
- Arab parties' support remains stagnant with low expected voter turnout.
A pollster for the Israeli newspaper Maariv claims that recent events and criticism directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have inadvertently strengthened his political standing. Dr. Lazar, the pollster, suggests that attacks on Netanyahu, particularly those amplified around the three-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre, may have backfired, leading to a surge in support for Netanyahu and his Likud party. The gap between Likud and the opposition party Yesh Atid has reportedly narrowed significantly.
Lazar also posits that public sentiment may be shifting against security officials who warned of potential catastrophes, questioning their preparedness. He noted that the consistent decline in support for Yesh Atid has halted in recent weeks, though he cautioned it is too early to determine if this indicates a new trend. The pollster also observed that support for Arab parties remains stagnant, with low voter turnout expected in the Arab community, contributing to their current standing at 12 Knesset seats.
The political landscape remains complex due to two parties, "Amcha Yisrael" and "HaMiluimnikim VeHaKalkalit," hovering dangerously close to the electoral threshold. Lazar explained that if either of these parties fails to cross the threshold, it could significantly alter the balance of power, making accurate predictions difficult. He also mentioned that within Winter's party, the possibility of Gadi Eisenkot not being ruled out is not being dismissed.
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