Former prime minister Naftali Bennett has gained momentum in the latest Maariv poll, rising by three seats to 22 after unveiling his draft law framework. Despite Bennett's gains, the overall opposition bloc only increased by one seat, as other parties lost ground. Several parties, including Blue and White and the Religious Zionist Party, are currently below the electoral threshold. The poll suggests that replacing Bezalel Smotrich with Ofir Winter as head of the Religious Zionist Party could help the party secure representation in the Knesset. The survey also highlights widespread public concern about the potential for violence in both the Arab sector and political discourse ahead of the next election.
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