Naftali Bennett's Party Plummets to 13 Seats in New Poll, Calls to Withdraw Grow

Naftali Bennett's party, 'Together,' continues its sharp decline in public support, falling to just 13 seats in the latest Kan 11 poll released on Sunday. This significant drop has prompted calls from within the political sphere for Bennett to withdraw from the race. MK Michael Malchieli urged Bennett to step down, stating, "Naftali, the elections haven't even started and you're already scraping near the threshold. Step down quickly; Israel will benefit from less division and hatred. Enough, go home."

The poll also shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party gaining one seat, tying at 23 seats with Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' party, which gained two seats. The Democrats, led by Yair Golan, continue to decline, dropping to 8 seats. Otzma Yehudit and Yisrael Beiteinu each hold 9 seats, while Shas and United Torah Judaism each receive 8 seats.

In the Arab sector, Hadash-Ta'al is projected to win 6 seats, and Ra'am 5 seats. Parties hovering near the electoral threshold include Trooper, Handel, and Religious Zionism, each with 4 seats. The poll reflects a fragmented political landscape with shifting support among right-wing and Arab parties, alongside Bennett's ongoing struggle to maintain relevance.