Maariv's mandate poll | Sign of life: after the eulogies – the party showing signs of recovery
The right-wing bloc strengthens this week by 2 mandates to 51, while the change bloc weakens by 2 mandates to 53. 67% of Israelis fear a security event on the scale of October 7.
Assessment
A new poll shows the right-wing bloc gaining two seats while the center-left bloc loses two, narrowing the gap between them. The survey also finds that 67% of Israelis fear a security event on the scale of October 7. The numbers suggest political momentum may be shifting, but the coalition math remains tight. Watch whether this trend holds in subsequent polls and how it affects coalition negotiations.