The internal figure that was revealed – and in Likud they admit: "A bitter failure, up to 5 mandates could go to waste"

Sources in Likud admit in internal conversations to a 'bitter failure' in the effort to weaken threshold lists, and estimate that up to 5 mandates could go to waste if the lists do not pass the electoral threshold. Netanyahu has moved to a 'blitz' campaign on the ground to energize the base, but in Likud they fear another deadlock.

Sources in Likud admit in internal conversations to a 'bitter failure' in the effort to weaken small threshold lists or bring about their withdrawal, as revealed in the article. According to internal estimates, up to five potential mandates could go to waste if lists like Maoz and 'The Haredi Public' do not pass the electoral threshold. In Likud, they identify a dual challenge: lost votes if the lists do not pass, or an unpredictable swing factor if they do. Against this backdrop, Netanyahu has moved to a 'blitz' campaign on the ground and in the media to energize the base and increase voter turnout in Likud strongholds. However, even if turnout rises, the question of wasted votes remains open, and senior Likud officials do not rule out a scenario of deadlock and further elections.

The internal figure that was revealed – and in Likud they admit: "A bitter failure, up to 5 mandates could go to waste"