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Israelis Favor New Elections Over Minority or Unity Governments, Survey Finds
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A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute shows that over a third of Israelis prefer new elections if a coalition cannot be formed after the upcoming vote. Jewish respondents favored a broad Zionist coalition without Haredi parties, while Arab respondents preferred Center and Left parties. Gadi Eisenkot was the most acceptable potential prime minister for both Jewish and Arab Israelis, while Benjamin Netanyahu was the least acceptable for Arab Israelis.
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- A majority of Israelis prefer new elections if a coalition government cannot be formed, according to an IDI survey.
- 37% of Jewish Israelis and 46% of Arab Israelis favored new elections over other government options.
- Jewish respondents preferred a Zionist coalition without Haredi parties; Arab respondents favored Center/Left parties.
- Gadi Eisenkot was the most acceptable prime ministerial candidate for both Jewish and Arab Israelis.
- Benjamin Netanyahu was the least acceptable prime ministerial option for Arab Israelis.
- Most Israelis agree the party with the most votes should automatically form the government.
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