Minister Benny Gantz’s popularity increased over PM Netanyahu, with his National Unity party gaining two seats to reach a total of 27, according to a survey published on Friday in Maariv. Conversely, Likud dropped by two seats, falling to 20.
In this current survey, Meretz still does not pass the electoral threshold, which can be attributed to the rise of the Labor Party following Yair Golan’s election as its leader, bringing it to 6 seats.
The Netanyahu-supporting bloc now holds 51 seats, while the opposition parties, excluding the Arab parties, have 64 seats.
Regarding suitability for the role of Prime Minister, Minister Benny Gantz has widened the gap over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Gantz receiving 42% support compared to Netanyahu’s 34%.
Two weeks prior, following the release of a video depicting the kidnapped observers, there was a prevailing inclination within the Israeli public to endorse ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip to secure the hostages (43%), rather than consenting to a deal under Hamas terms (39%).