'We lost 10 seats': Netanyahu struggles to find campaign strategy as Likud slips in polls - report
The conversations held by the prime minister indicated that he is skeptical of polls that show favorable results for him and believes that the situation is worse than those surveys suggest
Assessment
Benjamin Netanyahu's reported skepticism of favorable polls signals a campaign in crisis, not confidence. Losing 10 seats in internal estimates means Likud's coalition math is breaking down, and the prime minister knows the public mood is worse than any survey captures. The question is whether he can pivot his message or if the party is already past the point of recovery. Watch for whether he shifts strategy toward security or economy to try to stop the bleeding.