New Poll Shows Ultra-Orthodox Party Nearing Knesset Threshold
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
A new poll shows the "Noam L'Yisrael" party, led by MK Avi Maoz, at 5% support, potentially securing five seats in the upcoming Israeli elections. This surge comes as major Haredi parties see a significant drop in their traditional voter base. The party sees the results as validation of its platform, urging undecided voters to join them.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A new poll shows Avi Maoz's "Noam L'Yisrael" party at 5% support, potentially winning five Knesset seats.
- The 5% support surpasses the 3.25% electoral threshold needed to enter the Knesset.
- Major Haredi parties have seen their share of the ultra-Orthodox vote drop significantly.
- United Torah Judaism and Shas experienced notable declines in support within the poll.
- The Noam L'Yisrael party views the poll as validation of its ideological platform.
- MK Avi Maoz called on undecided voters to support his party for value-based representation.
A new poll conducted by Rafi Smith's polling institute indicates that 5% of the Israeli public intends to vote for the "Noam L'Yisrael" party, led by Member of Knesset Avi Maoz. This figure is significant as it surpasses the 3.25% electoral threshold required to enter the Knesset, potentially translating to five seats. Such a result could dramatically alter the political landscape following the upcoming elections.
The survey also revealed that 19% of respondents are undecided, highlighting a substantial segment of the electorate that remains open to persuasion in the final two weeks of the campaign. Conversely, 60% stated they would definitely not vote for the party, and an additional 16% indicated they were unlikely to do so.
Sectoral analysis within the poll suggests a structural shift occurring within the ultra-Orthodox voting bloc. The major Haredi parties have seen their share of the ultra-Orthodox vote drop from 76.3% in the previous election to 60.6%. Specifically, United Torah Judaism's support fell from 49.1% to 40.6%, while Shas declined from 27.1% to 20.0%.
According to the polling institute, this decline in traditional party loyalty, coupled with a desire to uphold value-based principles, is leading to a fragmentation of votes. Voters are reportedly seeking new political representation as larger parties experience erosion.
Leaders of the Noam L'Yisrael party expressed satisfaction with the poll results, viewing them as validation of their ideological platform. MK Avi Maoz stated that the religious and traditional public understands the need for genuine protection of Torah and family values, seeking daily action on educational issues rather than just election-eve promises. He urged undecided voters to join their movement to ensure their values are represented in the next Knesset.
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