Poll Shows Winter, Smotrich Surpassing Threshold, Gush Eizenkot Weakening

A new poll conducted by Kan 11 indicates significant shifts in the Israeli political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections. The survey suggests that Benny Gantz's National Unity party, led by figures like Gadi Eisenkot, is experiencing a decline in support. Conversely, the poll shows that Avi Winter and Bezalel Smotrich's parties would surpass the electoral threshold if elections were held today.

The report also touches on internal Likud party dynamics, mentioning a potential significant drop for Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi in the party's electoral list. Additionally, the article includes various unrelated snippets, such as a warning from the IDF about increased Palestinian organization against settlers, a discussion on tea types, a teachers' strike in Tel Aviv over the admission of foreign students, and the integration of Israeli curriculum in East Jerusalem schools. It also features opinion pieces on a alleged coup plan, a religious community's financial awareness, and a piece on a Jewish-Ashkenazi restaurant's success.