Senior Commentator Predicts Netanyahu Will Lose Upcoming Israeli Elections

Senior Israeli journalist Ben Caspit expressed his view on 103fm radio that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to lose the upcoming elections. However, Caspit tempered his prediction by saying he would not bet money on the outcome. A few weeks earlier, Caspit had commented that Netanyahu is willing to form a government with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas if necessary, contrasting this with opposition to such a coalition from others. Recent polls show a divided picture: some indicate the right-wing bloc holds 52-53 seats, insufficient for a majority government, while polls published by Channel 14 suggest a stronger right-wing bloc with 60-63 seats. The article also notes a response from Netanyahu's former spokesperson to dramatic reports from the news outlet Srugim.