As Winter draws right-wing votes, Likud begins weighing post-election coalition - analysis
Which parties Likud would seek to bring into a coalition, and whether those parties would be willing to join such a government, will become clear only after the election.
As the winter campaign intensifies and right-wing voters remain undecided, Israel's Likud party is weighing the possibility of forming a post-election coalition, according to political analysis. Despite data indicating that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may not secure a majority to govern alone, opposition parties have yet to witness a significant shift in voter allegiance from the Right.
According to sources, People of Israel, a right-wing party, is drawing support from both Likud and Yisrael Beytenu. This support, however, is not firmly rooted, as some right-wing voters who previously supported Netanyahu have since turned to Yashar and Yisrael Beytenu, presenting another Right-wing option without returning to Likud. Likud is closely monitoring this trend and applying pressure on People of Israel leader Ofer Winter.
While Likud continues to aggressively target Winter, Netanyahu's inner circle remains divided on the matter, with some dismissing recent assaults on People of Israel as a mistake. These sources suggest that Likud figures believe the Right-wing camp has grown significantly since the party's entry into the race, and that People of Israel could be a potential partner after the election.
Despite the ongoing attacks, Winter's poll standing now makes it less likely for voters to cross the electoral threshold. This presents a challenge for those who believe his support could move to Yashar or Yisrael Beytenu. Winter's voter base includes right-wing voters who have distanced themselves from Netanyahu and those that Likud aims to win back.
Looking ahead, Likud is already discussing potential coalition compositions and government makeup post-election. Opposition leader Gideon Sa'ar has expressed support for forming a broader coalition beyond the current bloc, questioning whether even a 61-seat majority would suffice to reject the existing composition. The haredi parties, on the other hand, are expected to prioritize military enlistment legislation in any coalition negotiations.
For now, the change bloc has postponed deciding on a prime minister candidate until after the election. Political figures within the change bloc are attempting to shift the conversation back to numerical gains as the campaign reaches its final weeks.
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