A new survey conducted by Zman Yisrael has sparked speculation regarding the formation of a potential breakaway party from the Likud movement, colloquially referred to as 'Likud B.' The poll suggests that if current Likud members Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein were to lead a new political entity, they would garner enough support to secure five seats in the Israeli parliament.

According to the data, such a party would likely outperform other emerging political outfits, including those associated with Benny Gantz, Matan Kahana, and Yoaz Hendel. However, the analysis accompanying the poll results emphasizes that even with these five seats, the formation of such a party would not fundamentally alter the current parliamentary landscape or resolve the persistent electoral deadlock that has characterized recent Israeli politics.

It is important to note that the existence of a 'Likud B' party remains purely speculative at this stage. Neither Erdan nor Edelstein has confirmed plans to defect from the Likud party or form a new political organization. The poll serves as a hypothetical measurement of voter sentiment regarding potential political shifts rather than a reflection of confirmed political developments. The Times of Israel reports these findings as a gauge of current political volatility, noting that while the potential party would disrupt the standing of other new political entrants, it would not provide a clear path toward a stable governing majority.