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Poll Shows Mixed Outlook for Likud's Knesset Seats Following Primaries

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 42 minutes ago

What happened

A poll conducted after the Likud primaries shows coalition voters largely optimistic about Likud gaining 30 or more Knesset seats, while opposition voters and the general public are more pessimistic, expecting fewer than 25 seats.

  • 01Over 50% of coalition voters believe Likud's primary results will strengthen the party.
  • 02Nearly half of coalition supporters expect Likud to win at least 30 Knesset seats.
  • 03Only 22.3% of all respondents think the new Likud list will improve the party's standing.
  • 0465.6% of all respondents predict Likud will win fewer than 25 seats in the next election.
  • 05Opposition voters are mostly pessimistic, with 83.7% expecting fewer than 25 seats for Likud.
  • 06Poll results highlight a significant divide between coalition and opposition voters' expectations.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew23 minutes ago
Poll Shows Mixed Outlook for Likud's Knesset Seats Following Primaries
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Eisenkot’s Party Surpasses Likud in First Post-Primary Poll with No Clear Majority

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