Israeli Election Poll Shows Broad Struggle to Reach Knesset Threshold

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The Likud primary, scheduled for August 17, 2026, is not expected to provide a major boost to the party’s overall standing. Dr. Within the broader Zionist bloc, surplus-vote agreements are expected to “prevent wasted votes,” but internal struggles between Likud, Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism, and Am Yisrael are “not benefiting Likud” at present.

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Arab citizens constitute roughly 21 % of Israel’s population. Dr. If Arab turnout matches that of Jewish voters, the Arab parties could collectively secure up to 17 seats, a factor that could reshape coalition calculations.

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These dynamics add another layer of uncertainty to the right-wing bloc’s overall performance.

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• “To them, we can add the Religious Zionism and Zehut list, which is passing the electoral threshold, but still cannot rest on its laurels.” — Dr. Menachem Lazar — Dr. Menachem Lazar

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