Israeli News Channels Release Initial Election Exit Poll Results
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Israeli news channels released their initial election exit poll results on October 27, 2026, following the close of voting. Projections vary across channels, with the Likud party ranging from 24 to 30 seats and Yesh Atid from 19 to 23 seats. The "Netanyahu Bloc" estimates range from 50 to 60 seats, while the "Izencoat Bloc" ranges from 43 to 53 seats. Several parties, including Am Echad, Handal, and Zelicha, are not expected to pass the electoral threshold in any of the polls.
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- Israeli news channels published initial election exit poll results on October 27, 2026.
- Channel 14's poll projects Likud with 30 seats and the "Netanyahu Bloc" with 60.
- Channel 11's poll projects the "Izencoat Bloc" with 53 seats.
- Projections for Likud range from 24 to 30 seats across different channels.
- Projections for Yesh Atid range from 19 to 23 seats across different channels.
- Several smaller parties are not expected to pass the electoral threshold.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 elections, Israeli news channels have officially published their initial exit poll results. These preliminary figures offer a first glimpse into the potential distribution of Knesset seats.
Channel 11's poll projects the Likud party with 25 seats and Yesh Atid with 21, while the "Together" list receives 14. The Joint List and Democrats are expected to gain 10 seats each. Israel Beiteinu garners 8 seats, with Otzma Yehudit, Ra'am, and Religious Zionism each at 7, and United Torah Judaism and Shas at 6. The "Netanyahu Bloc" is projected at 50 seats, and the "Izencoat Bloc" at 53. Parties such as Am Echad, Handal, and Zelicha are not expected to pass the electoral threshold.
Channel 12's poll shows Likud with 24 seats and Yesh Atid with 22, followed by "Together" with 12. The Joint List and Democrats are projected at 11 and 9 seats respectively. Israel Beiteinu receives 9 seats, Shas 8, Ra'am 7, and United Torah Judaism and Religious Zionism at 6. Otzma Yehudit is listed with 6 seats. The "Netanyahu Bloc" is at 50 seats, and the "Izencoat Bloc" at 52.
Channel 13's projections indicate Likud with 25 seats and Yesh Atid with 23, with "Together" at 14. The Joint List and Democrats are expected to secure 10 and 9 seats, respectively. Israel Beiteinu and Ra'am are projected at 7 seats each, United Torah Judaism at 7, Shas at 6, Otzma Yehudit at 6, and Religious Zionism at 6. The "Netanyahu Bloc" is estimated at 50 seats, and the "Izencoat Bloc" at 53.
Channel 14's exit poll suggests a stronger showing for Likud with 30 seats and Yesh Atid with 19, while "Together" receives 11 seats. The Joint List is projected at 10 seats, Shas at 9, and Democrats at 9. Ra'am, United Torah Judaism, Religious Zionism, and Otzma Yehudit are each expected to win 7 seats. Israel Beiteinu is projected with only 4 seats. This poll places the "Netanyahu Bloc" at a significant 60 seats, versus the "Izencoat Bloc" at 43.
Channel i24's poll shows Likud with 27 seats and Yesh Atid with 20, with "Together" at 15. The Democrats and Joint List are projected at 9 seats each. Shas receives 8 seats, while United Torah Judaism and Ra'am are at 7 seats each. Otzma Yehudit is at 7 seats, Religious Zionism at 6, and Israel Beiteinu at 5. The "Netanyahu Bloc" is estimated at 55 seats, and the "Izencoat Bloc" at 49.
Finally, Channel 16's exit poll projects Likud with 25 seats and Yesh Atid with 22, followed by "Together" with 13. The Joint List and Democrats are expected to receive 11 and 10 seats, respectively. Otzma Yehudit, Shas, Religious Zionism, and United Torah Judaism are each projected at 7 seats. Israel Beiteinu is at 6 seats, and Ra'am at 5. The "Netanyahu Bloc" is estimated at 53 seats, and the "Izencoat Bloc" at 51.
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