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Threshold-Breaking Alliances Could Decide Israel's Next Government
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Srugim · 4 days ago
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Israeli politics is watching possible party mergers that could decide the next government, according to a new Kantar poll. Several combinations involving Benny Gantz, Gilad Erdan, Yoaz Hendel and others could win enough seats to matter, while Ofer Winter is also gaining traction. Winter has begun nationwide house meetings after a petition calling for a new security strategy in Gaza and Lebanon.
- 01Possible alliances near the threshold could decide Israel's next government.
- 02A new Kantar poll gives several merger scenarios 5 to 7 seats.
- 03Most blocs still lack 61 seats without Arab or ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 04Ofer Winter's petition has drawn over 10,000 signatures.
- 05Winter is holding house meetings and pushing a more offensive security doctrine.
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