Likud Support in Northern Israel Falls to 23% as Hezbollah Ceasefire Draws Skepticism
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Updated · Modern Diplomacy · Jun 4
Likud Support in Northern Israel Falls to 23% as Hezbollah Ceasefire Draws Skepticism
3 articles · Updated · Modern Diplomacy · Jun 4
Summary
A new Agam Labs poll found Likud at 23% in northern Israel, down from 35% in the 2022 election, with the drop outpacing declines elsewhere in the country.
Northern voters blame Netanyahu's handling of the Hezbollah conflict, saying repeated rocket and drone attacks demand a tougher military campaign rather than another truce.
The backlash comes as Israel and Lebanon try to implement a new U.S.-backed ceasefire, but many border residents doubt Hezbollah's promised pullback will deliver lasting security.
Opposition figures including Gadi Eizenkot are targeting those communities, arguing operations should continue wherever Hezbollah remains active ahead of an election due by October.
The shift underscores a broader political risk for Netanyahu: some of his erosion is coming not from moderates, but from right-leaning voters who want a harder line.
Can any Israeli leader deliver the total victory voters demand while the US prioritizes a deal with Iran?
After assassinating top enemy leaders, why does the threat from Hezbollah and Iran continue to escalate for Israel?
With thousands dead and millions displaced, is endless 'managed confrontation' the only future for Israel and Lebanon?
Likud’s Collapse in Northern Israel: Security Crisis, Voter Revolt, and the Battle for the 2026 Election
Overview
Likud is facing a sharp decline in support across northern Israel, where residents are deeply dissatisfied with the ongoing security situation along the border. The persistent threat from Hezbollah, including near-daily rocket and drone attacks on communities like Kiryat Shmona, has eroded trust in the government's ability to provide security. This loss of support poses a direct challenge to the current political landscape. Sensing an opportunity, political rivals such as Gadi Eizenkot have intensified their campaigns in the north, emphasizing national security and promising stronger action against militant threats to win over frustrated voters.