Arab Parties Gain in Israeli Poll Amid Political Stalemate
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
A Maariv poll shows Arab parties potentially winning 14 Knesset seats in upcoming Israeli elections amid a political stalemate. The Likud party declined, and both major blocs are far from a majority. Gadi Eisenkot leads Benjamin Netanyahu in preferred prime minister polls, with many favoring a unity government.
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- Arab parties are projected to win 14 Knesset seats in a new Israeli election poll.
- The poll shows neither the ruling coalition nor the opposition bloc can secure a parliamentary majority.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party saw its seat projection decline in the survey.
- Gadi Eisenkot is favored over Netanyahu as the preferred prime minister, according to the poll.
- A majority of respondents support the formation of a national unity government.
A new poll published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv on Friday indicates a significant rise in support for Arab parties in the upcoming Israeli elections. These parties are projected to collectively win 14 seats in the Knesset, Israel's parliament. This surge occurs amidst ongoing political deadlock, with neither the ruling coalition nor the opposition able to secure a parliamentary majority.
The survey, conducted by the Lazar Institute, shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party dropping to 18 seats. The ruling coalition and the opposition bloc are tied with 51 seats each, both falling short of the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
The projected 14 Arab seats are expected to be divided between the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality and Ta'al alliance, and the United Arab List. Despite this increased parliamentary weight, the poll suggests that neither of the main Israeli blocs is willing to form a coalition with Arab parties.
Regarding preferred leadership, Gadi Eisenkot garnered 48% support for the prime minister position, surpassing Netanyahu's 41%. The poll also revealed that 55% of respondents favor a national unity government, reflecting the persistent political paralysis and the difficulty in forming a stable majority.
The results underscore the deep political divisions in Israel, with the formation of the next government likely depending on the parties' ability to overcome existing disagreements or forge new political arrangements to achieve a parliamentary majority.
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