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Right-Wing Vote Waste May Decide Israel's Next Elections
As Israel approaches a critical election cycle, analysts on Srugim's 'Kipat Barzel' panel warn that scattered right-wing factions hovering near the electoral threshold could waste up to eight mandates. Experts debated whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his grip on the bloc, leading to a potential deadlock. The discussion also tackled the controversial ultra-Orthodox conscription bill, coalition dynamics, and the political comeback of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Panelists highlighted how mutual boycotts and ideological fragmentation are paralyzing traditional alliances and opening the door for unexpected political shifts.