Netanyahu Struggles to Unify Fractured Right-Wing Coalition

The traditional structure of the Knesset—where no single party ever secures an outright majority—has long forced leaders into complex alliances. Netanyahu’s current stronghold relies heavily on far-right partners like Jewish Power and Religious Zionism, groups that have become essential to his survival but difficult to manage as the political climate shifts.

His path to victory faces new obstacles beyond mere coalition math. Recent polling suggests his influence is waning, a trend exacerbated by the fallout from the 2023 Hamas attack and the subsequent ongoing conflicts. Emerging political figures, most notably former brigadier general Ofer Winter, are actively challenging Netanyahu’s strategic direction. These internal threats highlight a growing restlessness within the right, as voters weigh the Prime Minister's long-standing leadership against the demands of a rapidly changing national security landscape.