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Poll Finds Israelis Divided on Unity Government Amidst Political Stalemate

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

A Channel 12 News poll shows 35% of Israelis favor a unity government in case of an electoral deadlock. Opposition voters largely reject Netanyahu as a leader, while coalition voters oppose a government without key right-wing and ultra-Orthodox figures.

  • 0135% of Israelis would support a unity government if elections yield no clear winner.
  • 02Most opposition voters reject a unity government led by Netanyahu.
  • 03Most coalition voters oppose a unity government led by Gantz.
  • 04Over half of coalition voters oppose a unity government without Ben-Gvir or Haredi parties.
  • 05Nearly half of opposition voters don't regret not cooperating with Netanyahu.

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Benjamin NetanyahuItamar Ben-GvirBenny Gantz
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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Poll Finds Israelis Divided on Unity Government Amidst Political Stalemate
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Poll Finds Israelis Divided on Unity Government Amidst Political Stalemate

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