He added that those who evade service should lose their right to vote: 'In my government, everyone will be drafted.'
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The Religious Zionist Party, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, fell below the electoral threshold with just 2.6% support.
If Naftali Bennet decides to run, the coalition would be left with 49 seats, whereas a Bennet-led opposition would have 61.
Approximately 26% of those who expressed that they would not be voting for Likud again declared that they were unsure who they would vote for or declined to respond entirely.
The elections were not for the Knesset, which did not exist yet, but for the Constituent Assembly, a body tasked with formulating a constitution for the emerging state.
The poll was conducted by Lazar Research, led by Dr. Menachem Lazar, in collaboration with Panel4All.
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When paired against Bennett, Netanyahu led with 38% suitability to Bennett’s 35%. Another 23% said neither candidate was suitable, and 4% were undecided.
Additionally, the majority of the public supports a hostage deal instead of a continuation of the war in Gaza.
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