A recent poll indicates that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition would secure only 48 seats if elections were held today, a significant drop from its current 64-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset. The survey, conducted by [polling firm name not verified] and published on July 17, 2026, reflects growing public discontent following a legislative blitz by the coalition.
The poll found that 83% of respondents oppose the inclusion of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties in any future coalition government, while only 8% support it. This sentiment appears to be a key factor in the coalition's declining popularity, as recent laws passed by the government have been seen as favoring Haredi interests.
Political analysts note that if the poll results hold, Netanyahu would be unable to form a government without either Haredi parties or other allies, potentially leading to a political crisis. The opposition, led by [opposition leader name not verified], has called for early elections, though no date has been set.
The coalition's legislative blitz has included controversial bills on judicial reform and religious exemptions, which have sparked widespread protests. The poll's margin of error is [not specified], and it surveyed [sample size not specified] eligible voters.
