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Bennett's Party Gains as Netanyahu's Likud Weakens, Opposition Loses Ground in New Poll

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First reported by Srugim · 16 hours ago

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A recent Maariv poll shows Naftali Bennett's party gaining seats while Netanyahu's Likud and opposition parties lose ground. The coalition remains steady at 50 mandates, opposition falls to 59, and Arab parties rise to 11. Public skepticism remains high about forming a unity government. A scenario where Netanyahu forms a new party would weaken the coalition further.

01Naftali Bennett's party gains one seat, rising to 19 mandates in the latest poll.
02Netanyahu's Likud and opposition parties each lose one seat, with Likud at 21 mandates.
03Coalition parties United Torah Judaism and Religious Zionism each gain one seat.
04Majority of Israelis see slim or no chance for a unity government between blocs.
0574% of Israelis plan to definitely vote in the upcoming Knesset elections.
06If Netanyahu forms a new party, it would get 16 seats, Likud without him 7, weakening the coalition.

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