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Israeli Polls Show Unusual Stability Amid Upcoming Elections and Leadership Race

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First reported by Maariv · 2 hours ago

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Israel's latest election polls show unprecedented stability in party support, with Likud leading and close competition between Netanyahu and Gantz for prime minister. Bloc seat counts remain steady, but voter indecision on specific parties persists. Polls diverge significantly on leadership preference, highlighting an uncertain race ahead.

01Likud leads with 25 seats; coalition bloc holds 54 seats, opposition bloc 56 seats excluding Arab parties.
02Most parties show minimal change in support, indicating unusual electoral stability.
03Voters have largely chosen blocs but remain undecided on specific party lists, per Dr. Mina Tzemach.
04Polls conflict on prime minister preference: Netanyahu leads in some, Gantz in others by 5-13%.
05Prime minister preference polls vary more than bloc seat projections, complicating predictions.
06Political debate also focuses on youth violence and funding conditions for ultra-Orthodox schools.

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