Netanyahu's Likud Widens Lead in New Israeli Poll; Bennett's Support Falls Below 10 Seats

A recent i24NEWS poll conducted by Direct Polls reveals a significant lead for Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, which stands at 29 seats if elections were held today. The second place is held by the Yisrael party, led by Gadi Eizenkot, with 21 seats. The Democrats party follows with 10 seats, while four other parties, Beyachad, Yisrael Beiteinu, Shas, and United Torah Judaism, each receive 9 seats. Otzma Yehudit is projected to gain 8 seats, and the Joint List holds 7 seats.

At the lower end of the parliamentary spectrum, the Religious Zionist Party and Ra'am each receive 5 seats. The poll also indicates that the parties Zehut, the Economic Party, Blue and White, and Zionist Home fail to cross the electoral threshold. The results highlight a growing gap between Netanyahu's Likud and other parties, with Naftali Bennett's support dropping to single digits.

This poll provides a snapshot of the current political landscape in Israel, showing Netanyahu's strengthened position and the challenges faced by other parties ahead of potential elections.