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Opposition Lawmaker Warns Netanyahu May Spark War to Delay Election

6/17/2026

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Lazimi Warns War

Opposition lawmaker Naama Lazimi warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might start a war to delay the upcoming election.
Likud cancelled a planned campaign that would have emphasized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Lazimi said Likud will challenge the Elections Committee and Justice Noam Sohlberg over election legitimacy.
Opposition parties were urged to win at least 65 seats to prevent Netanyahu overturning results.

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Likud Seats Drop

A Direct Polls Institute survey projects Likud at 28 Knesset seats, dropping right-wing bloc to a low of 58 seats.
Likud canceled a planned election campaign that would have highlighted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Tzuriel Sharon said setback stems from ‘Trump effect’ and disappointment with Operation Roaring Lion.
The poll shows undecided right-wing voters and, for first time, Haredi abstention over draft arrests.

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Lazimi Warns War

Opposition lawmaker Naama Lazimi warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might start a war to delay the upcoming election.
Likud cancelled a planned campaign that would have emphasized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Lazimi said Likud will challenge the Elections Committee and Justice Noam Sohlberg over election legitimacy.
Opposition parties were urged to win at least 65 seats to prevent Netanyahu overturning results.

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