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Former Netanyahu Aide Says Prime Minister May Quit if Poll Numbers Collapse
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50% centerFirst reported by Srugim · Jun 15, 2026
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Aviv Bushinsky, a former aide to Benjamin Netanyahu, said on 103FM that Netanyahu may quit if his poll numbers sink and the opposition can win a majority. He argued that Netanyahu miscalculated on the U.S.-Iran deal and still needs Donald Trump’s support despite tensions. Bushinsky said Netanyahu now looks politically weakened ahead of elections about 100 days away.
- 01Bushinsky said Netanyahu may quit if polls show him losing badly.
- 02He said Netanyahu misjudged the U.S.-Iran deal and Trump’s role.
- 03Bushinsky argued Netanyahu still needs Trump and cannot easily abandon the alliance.
- 04He said an escalation attempt in Dahiya was the wrong gamble.
- 05He warned that elections in about 100 days make war politically risky.
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