Internal Polls Suggest Netanyahu Bloc Could Reach 61 Seats
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Internal Likud assessments indicate Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc may reach the 61 seats required for government formation in the upcoming Israeli elections. Projections suggest this outcome is possible even if smaller parties fail to pass the electoral threshold. The Likud is actively campaigning against potential rivals like Ofer Winter, warning voters of their potential to harm the right-wing bloc. Attorney General Mandelblit also stated he has not made decisions under pressure regarding Netanyahu's cases.
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- Internal Likud assessments suggest Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc could reach 61 seats needed for government formation.
- The bloc's seat count could increase to 63 if parties led by Yoaz Hendel, Yaron Zehlikha, and Ofer Winter withdraw.
- Failure of these smaller parties to pass the electoral threshold could cost the right-wing bloc 2-3 seats.
- Netanyahu has intensified pressure on Ofer Winter, warning voters against him.
- Attorney General Mandelblit stated he made no decisions under pressure regarding Netanyahu's cases.
With Israeli elections just two weeks away, internal Likud party assessments suggest that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc could secure the 61 seats needed to form a government. These projections are contingent on several factors, including the potential withdrawal of parties led by Yoaz Hendel, Yaron Zehlikha, and Ofer Winter from the race.
According to sources within the Likud, if these parties exit the race, Netanyahu's bloc might even reach 63 seats. If they remain but are significantly weakened by a campaign against them, the loss of votes to the bloc could be minimal. However, if these parties fail to pass the electoral threshold and "burn" two to three seats worth of votes, it would harm the right-wing bloc's chances.
Despite these potential challenges, Likud estimates that even if these parties do not pass the threshold, Netanyahu's bloc could still reach the crucial 61-seat mark. The Likud party has been actively warning voters about Ofer Winter, comparing him to "Bennett 2" and cautioning that he might join a left-wing government or fail to pass the electoral threshold, thereby jeopardizing the right-wing bloc's overall strength.
In related news, Attorney General Mandelblit clarified that he had not made any decisions regarding Netanyahu's cases under pressure. Reporter Hani Edri also noted Netanyahu's recent intensified pressure on Winter, labeling him "Bennett 2" and warning right-wing voters against him.
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