New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Holding Strong with Netanyahu Leading

A new poll conducted by Shlomo Philber through NEXT DATA for Channel 14, published on Tuesday, reveals a stable political landscape in Israel. The right-wing bloc maintains a solid majority with 62 seats, while the left-center bloc holds 48 seats. Arab parties collectively secure 10 seats. The Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, remains the largest faction in the Knesset with 31 seats.

Following Likud, the "Yashar" party headed by Gadi Eisenkot gains 22 seats. Shas receives 11 seats, and the Democrats get 10. United Torah Judaism, Yisrael Beiteinu, and the "Together" party each earn eight seats. Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism parties obtain six seats apiece. The Arab parties Hadash-Ta'al and Ra'am each win five seats. Several smaller parties fall below the electoral threshold, including Balad at 2.9%, the Zionist Home for Reservists led by Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel at 1.9%, Zehut under Moshe Feiglin at 1.3%, Ofer Winter at 1.2%, Gilad Erdan at 0.7%, and Blue and White at 0.5%.

Regarding suitability for prime minister, Netanyahu leads decisively with 54% public support. His main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, receives 34%, while Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman, and Benny Gantz garner 8%, 3%, and 1% respectively. In a direct comparison, Netanyahu beats Eisenkot with 56% to 44%. This poll underscores Netanyahu's strong position and the right-wing bloc's stability ahead of upcoming elections.