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Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost
Internal Likud polling indicates a potential loss of up to five parliamentary seats due to smaller parties failing to cross the electoral threshold, jeopardizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's majority.
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- 01Internal Likud data suggests up to five seats could be lost if smaller parties fail to pass the electoral threshold.
- 02Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's path to a 61-seat majority is reportedly threatened by wasted votes.
- 03Efforts to pressure smaller parties to withdraw or consolidate the right-wing bloc have been deemed an 'abysmal failure'.
- 04Netanyahu has launched an intensive 'blitz' campaign to energize voters and increase turnout.
- 05The possibility of another inconclusive election and further coalition negotiations remains a concern.
The party is struggling with lower voter turnout among its base and has seen its efforts to consolidate the right-wing bloc fall short. Netanyahu has initiated an intensive campaign to boost turnout and persuade undecided voters in the final week before the election.
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