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Netanyahu's Likud Drops Seats Amid Divided Public Opinion

4/11/2026

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Netanyahu's Poll Decline

Polls show the Likud party led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at 25 seats, down from 28.
Naftali Bennett's party reached 24 seats.
The Zionist opposition parties hold 59 seats and remain short of a Knesset majority.
Public opinion shows 56 percent oppose the recent ceasefire with Iran.
The October elections will require both blocs to win Arab parties' support to secure a majority.

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Netanyahu's Support Plummets

A Pew Research Center poll shows support for Israel declined amid the Iran war, with 37% viewing Israel favorably, down from 42% in 2025.
Sixty percent of Americans view Israel unfavorably.
Fifty-seven percent of Republicans under 50 express negativity toward Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's world affairs approval remains low at 27%.
53% of respondents say the Israel-Hamas conflict is an important issue, with concern among Jewish and Muslim communities.

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Historical Context

Israel's political landscape has been tumultuous since 2018, marked by repeated elections and instability. In the 2022 election, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party won 25 seats, down from 28, amid growing public opposition to his policies. By 2023, only 37% of Americans viewed Israel favorably, reflecting shifting attitudes that complicate Netanyahu's efforts to secure a stable government.

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Netanyahu's Poll Decline

Polls show the Likud party led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at 25 seats, down from 28.
Naftali Bennett's party reached 24 seats.
The Zionist opposition parties hold 59 seats and remain short of a Knesset majority.
Public opinion shows 56 percent oppose the recent ceasefire with Iran.
The October elections will require both blocs to win Arab parties' support to secure a majority.

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