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Strategist Predicts Former PM Naftali Bennett May Quit Politics Amid Poll Decline

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Strategist Predicts Former PM Naftali Bennett May Quit Politics Amid Poll Decline
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First reported by Srugim · 5 hours ago

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Strategic advisor Nevo Cohen predicts former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett may retire from politics due to falling poll numbers, as his party loses ground to rivals. Cohen forecasts Bennett and Yair Lapid will drop to single-digit seats, with Bennett unlikely to accept a subordinate role in any alliance. This comes amid failed coalition talks and rising support for Gadi Eizenkot's party.

  • 01Nevo Cohen predicts Naftali Bennett may quit politics amid sharp poll declines.
  • 02Bennett and Yair Lapid's joint party 'Together' is polling below 17 seats.
  • 03Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar' party leads with 20 or more seats in recent polls.
  • 04Cohen says Bennett won't accept a secondary role under Eizenkot.
  • 05Center-left bloc faces coalition-building difficulties and political uncertainty.
  • 06Bennett continues to strengthen his party despite bleak forecasts.

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Naftali BennettGadi EisenkotYair Lapid
OrganizationsTogether, Yashar, Democrats

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Strategist Predicts Former PM Naftali Bennett May Quit Politics Amid Poll Decline
SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Senior Advisor Predicts Naftali Bennett Will Announce Political Retirement Within Two Weeks

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