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Pollster: Opposition Bloc Close to Victory, Then Collapsed
A new poll indicates a political tie between Israel's governing and opposition blocs, with both projected to win 52 seats. Dr. Menachem Lazar, who conducted the poll, explained that the opposition's support has eroded, partly due to the increasing influence of Arab parties and fragmentation among opposition voters.
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What happened
- 01A new poll shows Israel's governing and opposition blocs tied at 52 seats each.
- 02Opposition support has declined, with Arab parties' influence and voter fragmentation cited as reasons.
- 03Benjamin Netanyahu remains the undisputed leader of his bloc, enjoying high voter loyalty.
- 04Opposition leaders lack the strong loyalty Netanyahu commands from his supporters.
- 05Ofer Winter's new party is seen as strengthening the right-wing bloc by attracting disillusioned voters.
While Benjamin Netanyahu maintains strong loyalty within his bloc, opposition leaders lack similar backing. The entry of Ofer Winter's new party is seen as bolstering the right-wing bloc.
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