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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Netanyahu Considers Declaring Final Term to Sway Voters

The Likud party is polling voters on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should declare his next term as his last to boost support. This political consideration comes as recent polls show the Netanyahu bloc struggling to achieve a majority in the upcoming Knesset elections.

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  1. 01Likud is polling voters on whether Prime Minister Netanyahu should declare his next term as his final one.
  2. 02The potential declaration aims to attract undecided voters to the Netanyahu bloc before the elections.
  3. 03Participants are asked how much such a statement would influence their voting decisions.
  4. 04This is a public opinion test, not an official announcement from Netanyahu.
  5. 05Polls show the Netanyahu bloc struggling to reach a majority, prompting the consideration.
  6. 06Gadi Eisenkot is also being considered for prime minister in some surveys.

The party is gauging voter response to such a statement, which could influence undecided voters. The move is also happening amidst concerns about Gadi Eisenkot's perceived suitability for prime minister in some surveys.

Translated and summarized by baba from Kipa, the latest report. Read Kipa’s original

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