Likud Expresses Growing Concern Over Election Prospects Amid Challenging Polls

The Likud party is increasingly worried about its electoral standing as recent polls depict a difficult scenario for the right-wing coalition. The bloc remains far from securing the 61 seats needed for a majority, with Likud itself struggling to surpass the 25-seat threshold. This concern was openly acknowledged by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana during a Likud conference in Petah Tikva on Sunday. Ohana admitted that if elections were held today, the coalition's position would be problematic, stating, "We need to convince the public, there is still time to show achievements. But if elections were today, the situation is difficult. The situation is tough."

In response to these challenges, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to bolster Likud's media presence. According to a report by Walla, Netanyahu met face-to-face with some ministers and Knesset members and spoke by phone with others. During these discussions, he outlined recent security and political developments and emphasized the key messages he wants the party to highlight moving forward. The group includes Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chair Boaz Bismuth, Coalition Chair Ofir Katz, Education Minister Yoav Kish, and Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Shikli.