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Likud Expresses Growing Concern Over Election Prospects Amid Challenging Polls
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By מאיר שלם
First reported by Maariv · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
Likud leaders, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, express concern over poor poll results ahead of elections, with the right-wing bloc far from a majority. Prime Minister Netanyahu responds by increasing the party's media efforts and coordinating key messages with senior members.
- 01Likud faces electoral challenges with polls showing the right-wing bloc below 61 seats.
- 02Likud struggles to rise above 25 seats in recent surveys.
- 03Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana admits the coalition's situation is difficult if elections were held now.
- 04Netanyahu boosts Likud's media presence amid growing concerns.
- 05Netanyahu met with ministers and MKs to align on security and political messaging.
- 06Key figures involved include Ohana, Dichter, Bismuth, Katz, Kish, and Shikli.
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