Internal Polls Reveal Netanyahu's Coalition Faces Voter Defections Despite Rightward Shift
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 8 hours ago
What happened
Internal polls show Netanyahu's coalition losing support despite a rightward shift in Israeli public opinion after October 7. Between 15 and 25 Knesset seats worth of voters are reluctant to back coalition parties, mainly due to dissatisfaction with Likud's list and its alliance with ultra-Orthodox parties. Statistical models give the coalition only an 11% chance of a majority, highlighting a fragmented right-wing electorate ahead of the 2026 elections.
- 01Between 15 and 25 Knesset seats worth of coalition voters refuse to support current parties.
- 02Public shifted right on security, religion, and settlements after October 7 attacks.
- 03Likud's alliance with ultra-Orthodox parties alienates some right-wing voters.
- 04Otzma Yehudit faces high rejection rates among Jewish and Arab voters.
- 05Statistical models show coalition has only an 11% chance to form a majority government.
- 06Voter movement favors opposition parties over coalition among undecided and defectors.
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