Israel's feckless opposition fails to capitalize on Netanyahu coalition blunders
Netanyahu's coalition keeps giving the opposition easy targets - from the prime minister's continued refusal to take responsibility for the October 7 massacre to the flydubai fiasco, ultra-Orthodox rioting and loudmouthed cheerleaders
As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, a new Maariv poll reveals a tight race in Israel's Knesset election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and opposition bloc are neck-and-neck, each securing 52 seats. The poll, conducted by Lazar Research, shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party leading the opposition with 21 seats, followed closely by Likud with 20 and B'yachad with 13.
Netanyahu's Likud gains one seat, while the opposition loses one. The Arab parties maintain their 12 seats, while the Religious Zionist Party gains a seat. 78% of respondents are certain to vote in the upcoming elections, with opposition supporters showing greater intent to vote (86% certain) compared to coalition supporters (81% certain).
When asked to choose a prime minister, Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot maintains a six-point lead over Netanyahu, with 46% support compared to Netanyahu's 40%. The gap narrows slightly when comparing Bennett to Netanyahu, with Bennett at 44% and Netanyahu at 42%. Despite this, 59% of Israelis oppose an Arab party joining the next coalition, while 53% support including a haredi party.
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