Polls Show Opposition Blocs Leading Netanyahu Coalitions Israel, New Zealand

New polls in Israel reveal that the current Netanyahu-led government would secure only 48 seats if elections were held today, falling short of the 60-seat majority needed to form a government. In contrast, the opposition bloc led by Naftali Bennett would win between 62 and 72 seats, depending on the participation of Arab parties, surpassing the majority threshold. The survey highlights a political crisis triggered by ultra-Orthodox parties threatening to dissolve the coalition over failed legislation on yeshiva student conscription. Public sentiment shows 55% oppose ultra-Orthodox parties being part of a future government, and 57% support early elections, largely from opposition voters. Separately, in New Zealand, recent polling indicates that the left bloc, including Labour, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori, would have enough seats to replace the current coalition government, influenced by controversial budget and pay equity reforms. The polls also show declining support for the National party and growing dissatisfaction with the government's performance.