The shift in momentum follows nationwide memorials for the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks, which killed approximately 1,200 people. Netanyahu's political standing remains under pressure from claims that Egypt and the UAE issued intelligence warnings before the raid, allegations he denies and has fought via lawsuits against reporters. The upcoming vote serves as a critical reckoning for the prime minister over the 2023 security failure and the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Netanyahu's Bloc Hits Campaign Poll Peak Before Oct 27 Election
Geopolitics9 days ago
The parties backing Benjamin Netanyahu saw a surge in support over the weekend, marking their best polling result of the race to date, Jewish Insider reports. This upturn occurs ahead of the October 27 Knesset election and reverses previous projections that placed the governing coalition below the 61 seats needed for a majority. Earlier surveys had indicated that Netanyahu's Likud party was likely to slide to 20 to 22 seats from its previous holding of 32.
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