Likud Reclaims Top Spot in Polls: Guess Who Still Hopes Low Ratings Aren’t Typical?

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In a stunning plot twist that even the best writers of dark comedy couldn’t forge, the Likud party has seemingly risen from the electoral grave like a zombie with a vendetta. Channel 13’s latest poll reveals they’re set to snatch 25 seats, while Benny Gantz’s National Unity flounders a smidge behind with only 21—imagine fighting for a throne made of melting ice, folks! Meanwhile, Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman appear to have accidentally won a consolation prize with a measly 13 seats each.

As for the current coalition, it seems they’re clinging to their 55 seats, likely between sips of strong coffee and existential dread, while the opposition counts themselves a healthier 60. A shining example of the absurdity of democracy: plenty of folks disagreeing with plenty of others, yet everyone eventually settles on the same dysfunctional feast.

Ah, and let’s sprinkle some more flavors of irony: notable parties like Shas and The Democrats have tethered themselves to the bottom of the standings, ever so close to those “who thought this was a reality show” smiley faces. Balad and Gideon Sa’ar’s National Right, however, have graciously concluded they simply don’t exist, having failed to clear the electoral threshold—kind of like that awkward guy at a party who thought he was invited.

Now, turning to the more serious topic of public sentiment on the Israel-Hamas war—a fun dinner conversation topic if there ever was one—52% of respondents think pursuing a hostage release deal and withdrawing from Gaza is a peachy idea. This lovely batch believes that peace is just a negotiation away, while 41% clutch their swords and insist on continuing the fight with full gusto, because who doesn’t love a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole?

And in the mind-blowing twist of the evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu scores a resounding 5.5 out of 10 for his war handling. One has to wonder if the significant majority are just being generous—a generous “meh” in a chaotic world where the absurd has become the norm. Perhaps next time, the city should just run a bake sale instead!