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Likud and Otzma Yehudit Lose Seats in Latest Poll; Winter and Smotrich Cross Threshold
WHY IT MATTERS
The seat reductions could weaken Likud’s bargaining power in coalition talks, potentially reshaping the balance of influence among right‑wing parties in the upcoming election.
What happened
A recent poll shows Likud’s representation falling to 21 seats, a loss of one seat from the previous survey and three since the month began. Otzma Yehudit also slipped to seven seats.
The poll indicates that politicians Winter and Smotrich have crossed the electoral threshold, a gain that comes at the expense of Netanyahu, Ben‑Gvir, and Kan.
These shifts suggest a realignment within Israel’s right‑wing bloc as parties adjust to changing voter support.
LINKED SOURCES
Winter, Smotrich cross electoral threshold at expense of Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, Kan poll shows
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