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Israel Coalition Gains Four Seats Amid Poll Surge

12/5/2025

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The coalition bloc in Israel has 53 seats, up four, driven primarily by the Religious Zionist Party's success, according to a recent poll.
The opposition bloc has 57 seats.
Bezalel Smotrich, the Finance Minister, was seen after a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on December 4, 2025.

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Story summary

The coalition bloc in Israel has 53 seats, up four, driven primarily by the Religious Zionist Party's success, according to a recent poll.
The opposition bloc has 57 seats.
Bezalel Smotrich, the Finance Minister, was seen after a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on December 4, 2025.