Poll: Netanyahu coalition at 49 seats, Zionist opposition may win majority

A weekly Maariv poll shows Netanyahu's coalition stable at 49 seats, versus 57 for the Zionist opposition, which could reach 61 if joined by 'Zionist Home - Reserve Fighters'. Yashar leads with 23 seats, followed by Likud with 22. 55% oppose United Torah Judaism joining the coalition, and 54% oppose the 'Peace Council' roadmap for Gaza. Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in suitability for PM (47% vs 38%).

A weekly poll by the Israeli newspaper Maariv, published today (Friday), shows the Israeli political landscape stable, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition holding 49 seats, versus 57 for the opposition Zionist parties, which could reach 61 if joined by the 'Zionist Home - Reserve Fighters' party. The 'Yashar' party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, leads with 23 seats, followed by Likud with 22, then 'BeYachad' led by Naftali Bennett with 15. Yisrael Beiteinu gets 10, the Democrats 9, Otzma Yehudit and United Torah Judaism 8 each, Shas 7, the Front and Arab List for Change and United Arab List 5 each, Religious Zionism and Zionist Home - Reserve Fighters 4 each, while Kahol Lavan remains below the electoral threshold. The poll indicates that 55% of Israelis oppose United Torah Judaism joining a future coalition, and 54% oppose the roadmap proposed by the 'Peace Council' regarding Gaza. On the question of suitability for prime minister, Eisenkot leads Netanyahu with 47% versus 38%.