Netanyahu Surges as Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens in New Israeli Poll

A new poll by Channel 14 released on Tuesday shows a significant boost for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the right-wing bloc following the Likud primaries. According to the survey, Likud leads with 32 seats, making it the largest party. The newly formed Yisrael party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, comes in second with 24 seats. Shas holds 10 seats, the Democrats 9, and Otzma Yehudit rises to 8 seats. Meanwhile, Israel Beiteinu and United Torah Judaism each receive 7 seats, and the Religious Zionist Party and Yamina (led by Naftali Bennett) both drop to 6 seats. The Arab parties Ra'am and Hadash-Ta'al secure 6 and 5 seats respectively, while other Arab parties and smaller factions fall below the electoral threshold.

The right-wing bloc commands a clear majority with 63 seats, while the left-wing bloc declines to 46 seats. The Arab parties collectively hold 11 seats. Naftali Bennett’s party suffers a sharp decline, nearing the electoral threshold with only 6 seats. In terms of suitability for the prime minister role, Netanyahu leads decisively with 55% support, far ahead of Eisenkot at 35%. Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman, and Benny Gantz trail with 6%, 3%, and 1% respectively. When directly compared, Netanyahu holds a 55% to 45% advantage over Eisenkot.

This poll reflects a consolidation of right-wing power in Israel ahead of upcoming elections, with Netanyahu strengthening his position both within his party and nationally. The left-wing and centrist parties face significant challenges, while the Arab parties maintain a stable presence in the Knesset.