In Israel in the Middle East, an unusual general election will be held on the 1st, the fifth time in three and a half years.

The biggest focus is whether former Prime Minister Netanyahu, who lost his seat in power in the last election, will regain power.

Since 2019, political instability has continued in Israel with repeated general elections due to opposition from right-wing forces and other forces.



Last year, a coalition of eight parties, including centrists and leftists, was launched, and Netanyahu, who had been prime minister since 2009, lost power. After dissolution, the 5th general election in 3 and a half years will be held on the 1st.



Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party is expected to take the lead, according to the latest poll, with right-wing and far-right parties including Likud taking up 60 seats, the closest to a majority of 61 seats. It is

On the other hand, the centrist "Yeshuatid" led by Prime Minister Lapid is expected to become the second party.



The main focus of the election will be whether Netanyahu will be able to regain power, but the establishment of a government may require coalition negotiations, and difficulties are expected.



In addition, in the election, the far-right political party "Religious Zionism", which appeals for the expulsion of Palestinians, is expected to make rapid progress.

The latest poll results are

Israel's parliament consists of 120 seats, and elections are based on proportional representation only, and seats are distributed according to the percentage of votes won by each political party.



According to the latest poll by Israeli television channel Channel 12, former Prime Minister Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party has 32 seats, Prime Minister Lapid's centrist Yeshuatid has 24 seats, and the far-right party Religion. “Zionism” and “National Unity,” a coalition of centrists and right-wingers, are expected to each get 13 seats.



The Likud, Religious Zionism, and religious parties are expected to hold 60 seats, while the ruling party, led by Yeshuatid, is expected to win 56 seats.



However, there is a possibility that the composition of seats in Congress will change significantly depending on whether minority parties exceed the standard 3.25% vote share for obtaining seats in the parliament. increase.