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Netanyahu bloc hits weakest point ahead of Israel’s election
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Support of Arab parties
About 83 percent of respondents opposed Haredi parties’ inclusion, while only 8 percent supported bringing them into the coalition.
Meanwhile, 70 percent backed including an Arab party in the future coalition, while 10 percent opposed the move, and 20 percent say it doesn’t matter or they have no opinion.
Public confidence in the current government’s decision-making has also weakened ahead of the election.
Only 38 percent of respondents believe the government can make the right decisions, while 55 percent disagree.
Israelis leave Israel
Maariv commentator Shlomo Maoz published data over the weekend showing a sharp rise in the number of people leaving Israel in recent years.
In 2022, about 37,800 people left Israel, while 22,300 returned after spending time abroad, resulting in a net negative migration balance of 15,500.
In 2023, 59,400 people left Israel, compared with 29,600 who returned. The negative migration balance rose to 29,800 that year.
The trend intensified in 2024, when 82,800 people left Israel, while only 24,200 returned. The negative migration balance reached 58,600 people.
