National Unity Party

The poll also revealed that a near majority of the public supports a ground operation against Hezbollah in the North.

The Knesset summer session recesses on July 28 for nearly three months, with Gantz’s June 8 deadline giving him enough time to try to force an election before the recess.

As their frustration grew, Biton’s comments may have revealed the party’s position—its departure could indeed come “soon.” 

The National Unity party which at its peak had 41 mandates, received only 29 mandates this week - a decrease of 2 mandates compared to last week's survey. 

A News 13 poll indicates National Unity Party led by Benny Gantz wins 30 seats if elections held today. Likud strengthens slightly; Yesh Atid receives 15 seats.

In a recent election poll, Gantz weakens slightly but remains stable, as voters continue to see him as a viable option for prime minister over Netanyahu.

From the Likud’s perspective, the move was a positive development, as it weakened both Gantz’s and Ben-Gvir’s leverage over Netanyahu.

National Unity leader Benny Gantz responded to the announcement made by MK Gideon Sa'ar on Tuesday, claiming he was aware of Sa'ar's general plans though not the particular timing.

Gantz is scheduled to meet both Harris, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and Middle East envoy Brett McGurk on Monday, followed by a conversation with Blinken on Tuesday.

In his speech, Sa’ar stressed the link between Hamas’s extreme Islamist ideology and the outbreak of antisemitism worldwide.