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Israeli Public Support for Netanyahu and Likud Declines Amid Iran Conflict

Jun 12, 2026 03:51 AM CT Israel israel,domestic politics,public opinion,netanyahu,likud,iran conflict

Summary

Recent polling indicates a significant drop in public support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party, attributed to the ongoing conflict with Iran and contentious domestic legislation. While the coalition bloc maintains its parliamentary strength, the erosion of public confidence suggests potential political instability that could impact Israel's strategic decision-making and conflict management capabilities.

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This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.

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Experiencing declining public support for the ruling coalition amid the Iran conflict.

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