The poll, conducted by Lazar Research in collaboration with Panel4All, was released after President Trump presented his controversial Gaza plan during a press conference with Netanyahu in Washington. The results revealed a surge in popularity for Likud, which now stands at 24 seats, while Itamar Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, secured nine seats. This increase in support signals a boost in Netanyahu's position and his coalition’s strength in Israeli politics.
In contrast, the opposition bloc has experienced a decline. Benny Gantz’s National Unity Party lost two seats, falling to 17, and the Democrats lost one seat, dropping to 12. The poll’s findings highlight a significant shift in voter sentiment, with Netanyahu’s coalition rising in prominence following Trump’s announcement.
Regarding the potential implementation of Trump’s Gaza plan, nearly half of Israelis (47%) expressed belief that the plan could be realized, largely driven by the overwhelming majority of coalition voters (78%) who are optimistic about its success. On the other hand, 38% of Israelis, especially voters from Arab parties and 58% of opposition supporters, believe the plan is unlikely to materialize.
The survey also touched upon the ongoing hostage deal. Around 40% of Israelis are optimistic about its completion, an increase from 36% last week. However, 29% remain doubtful, and 31% are unsure. The poll revealed a clear divide: coalition voters are more hopeful about the deal's success (48% in favor), while opposition voters are split evenly between optimism and pessimism (36% on each side).
These findings illustrate a shift in political dynamics within Israel, with Netanyahu’s coalition gaining strength in the wake of Trump’s plan for Gaza, while the opposition struggles to maintain momentum.
