Israeli News Channels Release Preliminary Election Exit Poll Results

Following the conclusion of the 2026 elections in Israel, various news channels have published their initial exit poll results. These projections offer a first glimpse into the potential makeup of the Knesset, though it is important to remember they are preliminary figures.

Channel 11's poll indicates the Likud party securing 25 seats, Yesh Atid with 21, and Tikva Hadasha with 14. The Joint List and Democrats are projected to receive 10 seats each, with Yisrael Beiteinu at 8, and Otzma Yehudit, Ra'am, Yahadut HaTorah, Shas, and Religious Zionism each at 7 or 6 seats. According to this poll, the Netanyahu bloc is estimated to have 50 seats, while the Gantz bloc has 53.

Channel 12's exit poll shows Likud with 24 seats, Yesh Atid with 22, and Tikva Hadasha with 12. The Joint List and Democrats are projected at 11 and 9 seats respectively, with Yisrael Beiteinu at 9. Shas and Ra'am are at 7 or 8 seats, and Yahadut HaTorah, Religious Zionism, and Otzma Yehudit at 6 seats. This poll suggests the Netanyahu bloc will have 50 seats and the Gantz bloc 52.

Channel 13's projections place Likud at 25 seats, Yesh Atid at 23, and Tikva Hadasha at 14. The Joint List and Democrats are expected to gain 10 and 9 seats, respectively. Yisrael Beiteinu is at 7 seats, with Ra'am at 7, Yahadut HaTorah at 7, Shas at 6, Religious Zionism at 6, and Otzma Yehudit at 6 seats. The Netanyahu bloc is estimated at 50 seats, and the Gantz bloc at 53.

Channel 14's exit poll presents a different outlook, with Likud leading at 30 seats, Yesh Atid at 19, and Tikva Hadasha at 11. The Joint List is projected at 10 seats, Shas at 9, and Democrats at 9. Ra'am, Yahadut HaTorah, Religious Zionism, and Otzma Yehudit are each at 7 seats, while Yisrael Beiteinu is at 4 seats. This poll suggests a significant lead for the Netanyahu bloc with 60 seats, compared to the Gantz bloc's 43.

Channel i24's exit poll shows Likud with 27 seats, Yesh Atid with 20, and Tikva Hadasha with 15. The Democrats and Joint List are projected at 9 seats each. Shas is at 8 seats, with Yahadut HaTorah and Ra'am at 7 seats each. Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism are at 7 and 6 seats respectively, and Yisrael Beiteinu at 5 seats. The Netanyahu bloc is estimated at 55 seats, and the Gantz bloc at 49.

Finally, Channel 16's exit poll indicates Likud receiving 25 seats, Yesh Atid 22, and Tikva Hadasha 13. The Joint List is projected at 11 seats, Democrats at 10, and Otzma Yehudit, Shas, Religious Zionism, and Yahadut HaTorah each at 7 seats. Yisrael Beiteinu is at 6 seats, and Ra'am at 5 seats. This poll suggests the Netanyahu bloc will have 53 seats, and the Gantz bloc 51.

In all polls, the parties Am Israel, Hadel, and Zelicha are shown not to pass the electoral threshold.