Israelis restore Likud’s strength, sidelining fringe factions and exposing Arab parties’ declining influence nationwide.
For the first time since the Hamas-engineered massacre of October 7th, 2023, a new public opinion poll shows Likud climbing back to 28 seats—the exact level it held in pre-war surveys. The poll, published Friday in Maariv, reflects a revitalizing shift in Israeli sentiment as voters gravitate once again toward stable, security-driven leadership.
Despite Likud’s rebound, the poll reveals that the current coalition bloc falls to 52 seats, largely due to the Religious Zionist Party dropping below the electoral threshold, eliminating it from parliamentary representation. Meanwhile, the opposition bloc stands at 57 seats, presenting a fragmented yet competitive political landscape.
The detailed distribution underscores Israel’s evolving priorities:
- Likud – 28
- Bennett – 20
- Yisrael Beytenu – 11
- Democrats – 11
- Shas – 9
- Otzma Yehudit – 8
- Yesh Atid – 8
- Yashar! with Eisenkot – 8
- United Torah Judaism – 7
- Hadash-Ta’al – 5
- United Arab List – 5
Notably, a series of factions fail to cross the electoral threshold, including Blue and White, the Religious Zionist Party, Yoaz Hendel’s Reservist Party, and the Arab nationalist Balad—a party long criticized for echoing hostile narratives aligned with anti-Israel Arab regimes.
The poll signals a broader national recalibration:
Israelis are rejecting divisive fringe voices and restoring their confidence in strong, responsible governance—especially in the face of ongoing threats from Gaza and its regional backers.For the first time since the Hamas-engineered massacre of October 7th, 2023, a new public opinion poll shows Likud climbing back to 28 seats—the exact level it held in pre-war surveys. The poll, published Friday in Maariv, reflects a revitalizing shift in Israeli sentiment as voters gravitate once again toward stable, security-driven leadership.
Despite Likud’s rebound, the poll reveals that the current coalition bloc falls to 52 seats, largely due to the Religious Zionist Party dropping below the electoral threshold, eliminating it from parliamentary representation. Meanwhile, the opposition bloc stands at 57 seats, presenting a fragmented yet competitive political landscape.
The detailed distribution underscores Israel’s evolving priorities:
- Likud – 28
- Bennett – 20
- Yisrael Beytenu – 11
- Democrats – 11
- Shas – 9
- Otzma Yehudit – 8
- Yesh Atid – 8
- Yashar! with Eisenkot – 8
- United Torah Judaism – 7
- Hadash-Ta’al – 5
- United Arab List – 5
Notably, a series of factions fail to cross the electoral threshold, including Blue and White, the Religious Zionist Party, Yoaz Hendel’s Reservist Party, and the Arab nationalist Balad—a party long criticized for echoing hostile narratives aligned with anti-Israel Arab regimes.
The poll signals a broader national recalibration:
Israelis are rejecting divisive fringe voices and restoring their confidence in strong, responsible governance—especially in the face of ongoing threats from Gaza and its regional backers.
