Likud Loses One Seat as Religious Zionism Gains in New Israeli Poll

A new poll by Channel 14 News published on Thursday shows that if elections were held today, the right-wing bloc in Israel would maintain a stable majority in the Knesset with 63 seats. Despite this overall stability, the Likud party loses one seat to the Religious Zionism party, although Likud remains the largest party with 32 seats.

Following Likud, the party "Yisrael" led by Gadi Eisenkot holds 21 seats, while the Democrats secure 11 seats and Shas has 10. Both United Torah Judaism and the "Together" party each have 8 seats. Israel Beytenu and Otzma Yehudit receive 7 seats apiece, with Religious Zionism rising to 6 seats. The Joint List and Hadash-Ta'al each hold 5 seats.

Parties below the electoral threshold include "Yesodot Israel" led by Yoaz Hendel and Hili Tropper with 2.5%, Balad at 2.1%, Zehut led by Moshe Feiglin at 1.5%, and Blue and White at 0.9%. The left-wing bloc holds 47 seats, and Arab parties collectively have 10 seats.

Regarding suitability for prime minister, incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu leads significantly with 57% support, followed by Gadi Eisenkot at 32%. Other candidates include Naftali Bennett at 6%, Avigdor Lieberman at 4%, and Benny Gantz at 1%.