New Poll Shows Netanyahu's 'Painful' Win Over Winter, Bennett's Surge
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
A new i24NEWS poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign tactics have pushed rival Ofer Winter below the electoral threshold, but the lost votes are benefiting the center-left bloc. Naftali Bennett's campaign continues its steady rise, gaining four seats to reach 13. The poll also indicates significant vote wastage in the Haredi sector, potentially costing the right-wing bloc crucial seats.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign against Ofer Winter pushed Winter below the electoral threshold.
- Votes lost by Ofer Winter are largely benefiting the center-left bloc, weakening the right.
- Naftali Bennett's campaign has surged by four seats in two weeks, reaching 13 seats.
- The right-wing bloc has fallen to 57 seats, its lowest point since June.
- Wasted votes in the Haredi sector could cost the right-wing bloc several critical seats.
A new poll released by i24NEWS and Direct Polls reveals a significant shift in the upcoming election landscape with just two weeks remaining. The Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, achieved a tactical goal by targeting and weakening rival candidate Ofer Winter, pushing him below the electoral threshold. However, this victory is described as Pyrrhic, as the votes lost by Winter are largely benefiting the center-left bloc rather than right-wing parties.
As a result, the right-wing bloc has fallen to 57 seats, a level not seen since June. The key question now is how Winter's supporters will react and whether they will still vote in the remaining days. This response is expected to heavily influence the election's outcome.
Meanwhile, in the center-left bloc, Naftali Bennett's campaign is showing a remarkable upward trend. Bennett has gained four seats in two weeks, reaching 13 seats in the current poll. While there remains a gap between Bennett and bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot, Bennett's consistent growth is a notable development.
The poll also highlights a critical issue for right-wing leaders: wasted votes within the Haredi and religious sectors. Four parties in this sector are collectively losing about one and a half seats, and an additional 10% of Haredi voters from the previous election now state they will not vote. This potential loss of several seats could be detrimental to the right-wing bloc's chances.
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