Pollster Shlomo Filber Presents Contradictory Data to Likud Faction

Shlomo Filber, a pollster for Channel 14, attended a Likud faction meeting on Sunday, which included Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and party candidates. During the meeting, Filber presented poll data suggesting a tie between political blocs, a finding that reportedly contradicts previous Channel 14 polls showing a clear advantage for the Netanyahu bloc with 63 mandates compared to 45 for the left bloc and 12 for Arab parties. Filber, who also works with the Likud party, provided explanations for the poll data to the faction members. The picture he presented aligns with Netanyahu's recent message emphasizing a close election and the need to increase voter turnout among Likud supporters. Filber also praised Naftali Bennett's appeal to young and first-time voters, a demographic that could be significant in the upcoming elections. It was also reported that Filber is part of several closed WhatsApp groups for the Likud campaign. Despite his work with the party, he continues to present polls to Channel 14 viewers. A previous poll in September also showed the right bloc with 63 mandates. An assessment mentioned in the report suggests that the next Channel 14 poll might show a decrease in the Netanyahu bloc's strength, though this is an estimation and not published results. When asked about his work with Likud and the data presented, Filber stated, "I do not comment on my work with clients."