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Poll: Israelis Favor New Elections or Netanyahu Unity Government Over Minority Rule
A new i24NEWS poll indicates that 74% of Israelis oppose a minority government supported by Arab parties. The public is divided between favoring new elections (34%) or a unity government led by Binyamin Netanyahu (34%).
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What happened
- 01A majority of 74% of Israelis oppose a minority government reliant on Arab parties, according to an i24NEWS poll.
- 02The Israeli public is split, with 34% favoring new elections and 34% supporting a unity government led by Binyamin Netanyahu.
- 03Sixty percent of Israelis back a broad unity government under Netanyahu that addresses Haredi conscription and judicial reform.
- 04Gadi Eisenkot's Yachad party would lose a seat in new elections, falling to 20 seats, while Likud would gain one seat to 28.
- 05The poll surveyed 559 adult Israelis and was conducted by Direct Bulls Ltd. on November 2, 2026.
Support exists for a broad unity government under Netanyahu focused on key societal issues, with 60% in favor. If new elections were held, the Likud would remain the largest party with 28 seats.
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