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Poll Finds Deep Divides Among Russian-Speaking Israelis on Government Formation
A poll of 2,534 Russian-speaking Israelis shows deep divisions on forming a new government after the 26th Knesset elections. The most favored scenario is a national unity government including Likud and "bloc of change" parties.
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- 01A poll of 2,534 Russian-speaking Israelis reveals significant political fragmentation.
- 02National unity government including Likud and "bloc of change" parties is the most supported scenario.
- 03Benjamin Netanyahu leads personal rankings for prime minister, but Gadi Eisenkot is preferred by voters under 50.
- 04Over 52% of respondents consider mandatory ultra-Orthodox military service an unshakeable condition.
- 0566.4% of respondents categorically reject alliances with Arab parties.
- 0658.1% would accept repeat elections in Spring 2027 as a way out of a deadlock.
Benjamin Netanyahu leads personal rankings for prime minister, but Gadi Eisenkot is preferred by voters under 50. Key obstacles include ultra-Orthodox military service and alliances with Arab parties, though many would accept new elections in Spring 2027.
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