Maariv Poll: Netanyahu Bloc Faces Trouble as Opposition Gains
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A Maariv poll shows the "change bloc" leading with 54 mandates against the Netanyahu bloc's 48, with over 80% of Israelis intending to vote. The public largely favors a unity government, while several smaller parties are projected to fall short of the electoral threshold. The survey was conducted from October 19-22.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maariv poll shows "change bloc" leading Netanyahu bloc 54-48 mandates.
- Over 80% of Israelis are convinced they will vote in upcoming elections.
- Sixty percent of the public prefers the establishment of a unity government.
- Several smaller parties, including Am Israel, may not pass the electoral threshold.
- Opposition voters are more likely to vote than coalition supporters, poll finds.
A new Maariv poll indicates a strengthening of the "change bloc" in Israeli politics, projecting it to secure 54 mandates compared to 48 for the Netanyahu bloc. The survey, conducted between October 19-22, suggests that over 80% of Israelis are convinced they will vote, with a higher turnout expected among opposition supporters (87%) than coalition supporters (83%).
Sixty percent of the public favors the establishment of a unity government. Among opposition voters, a majority (55%) desire a unity government led by someone from their own bloc, while coalition voters show a decrease in preference for repeat elections, falling from 32% to 25%.
The poll also revealed that several smaller parties, including Am Israel (3%), the Haredi parties (0.9%), Noam Le'Israel (0.5%), and Tsumet Beit Israel (0.5%), would not pass the electoral threshold if elections were held now.
The survey involved an initial sample of 1,000 participants, with a final sample of 1,048 individuals aged 18 and above, encompassing both Arab and Jewish populations. Data collection utilized a combination of online panels and telephone surveys, with a maximum margin of error of 3%.
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