Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu projected to win 7-8 seats in next Knesset, election exit polls predict
Yisrael Beytenu, led by Avigdor Liberman, is projected to win 7 to 8 seats in the next Knesset, exit polls suggested on the evening of October 27 in Israel.
Exit polls on October 27 predict Yisrael Beytenu, the political party led by Avigdor Liberman, will secure 7 to 8 seats in the upcoming Knesset. The party has positioned itself as an opposition force to the current government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yisrael Beytenu's campaign has included opposing the ruling coalition and criticizing the government for its handling of the "October massacre" that occurred on October 7, 2023.
Liberman urged voters to cast their ballots and highlighted the potential for improved public transportation on Shabbat following the election. He also called for the removal of the Netanyahu government and the removal of draft dodgers. The exit polls were conducted after a day of voting with high turnout in the morning and light rain in the afternoon.
The Central Election Committee denied Likud's request to extend voting hours. Several channels, including Channel 11, 12, and 13, published their exit polls on Tuesday night. Yisrael Beytenu currently holds six seats in the 25th Knesset. The party has consistently received between 7 and 10 seats since 2006, supported by a diverse group of voters from various backgrounds.
Since its founding in 1999 by Liberman, Yisrael Beytenu has seen support from immigrants, particularly those from the former Soviet Union, and has attracted voters from different sections of Israeli society over the years. Some of Liberman's past statements include suggesting the handover of Palestinian areas to Jordan and criticizing Netanyahu for fearmongering about Iran during the election campaign.
Liberman has also rejected the idea of relying on Arab parties to form a coalition government in the Knesset and warned of the possibility of the US recognizing a Palestinian state in the future. Despite the mixed predictions from the exit polls, which suggest a potential dip in Yisrael Beytenu's seats due to a possible shift in Arab voter support towards Ra'am and the Joint List, the final results will be crucial in determining coalition negotiations and the country's political landscape.
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