Israeli public backs strong leadership during war, reinforcing trust in Netanyahu amid rising regional threats.
A new Channel 12 News poll shows shifting political dynamics in Israel, with Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party strengthening their position as the largest political force. If elections were held today, Likud would secure 28 seats, gaining momentum amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
In second place is the party led by Naftali Bennett, projected to receive 20 seats, marking a slight decline. Other parties show relative stability, with Yair Golan leading the Democrats party at 12 seats, alongside Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, which also reaches 12 after a modest gain.
Mid-tier parties include Aryeh Deri’s Shas and Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu, each projected at 9 seats. Yitzhak Goldknopf’s United Torah Judaism and Itamar Ben Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit are each expected to secure 7 seats.
Further down, Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid is projected at 6 seats, while parties led by Mansour Abbas and others receive around 5 seats each. Several parties, including those led by Bezalel Smotrich and Benny Gantz, fall below the electoral threshold, reflecting a significant political shift.
Bloc analysis indicates a continued deadlock. The opposition bloc holds 59 seats, while the current coalition stands at 51, with Arab parties collectively holding 10 seats—leaving no clear path to forming a government.
The results suggest that amid regional tensions, Israeli voters are leaning toward experienced leadership, reinforcing confidence in Netanyahu’s approach to national security and the broader challenges facing the country.
