Eizenkot Surpasses Likud in Poll, Winter Could Enter Knesset Under Specific Condition
A recent poll by Kan News shows Benny Gantz's party, "Yisrael Beiteinu," leading with 24 seats, overtaking Likud, which holds 22 seats. In this scenario, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu loses his lead for the premiership to Naftali Bennett. The poll also presents a new development where former IDF Chief of Staff Amikam Eizenkot leads with 24 mandates, ahead of Likud.
The poll's seat distribution includes the "Together" party with 14 seats, the Democrats with 10, Otzma Yehudit and Yisrael Beiteinu each with 9, United Torah Judaism with 8, Shas with 7, Hadash-Ta'al and Balad with 7, Religious Zionism with 5, and Ra'am with 5 mandates. A new scenario suggests that former Navy Commander Ofer Winter could enter the Knesset if a specific condition is met, while Bezalel Smotrich remains below the electoral threshold.
This poll reflects shifting political dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections, highlighting the potential for new leadership and changes in party standings. The results indicate a fragmented Knesset with multiple parties holding significant but not majority shares, setting the stage for coalition negotiations.
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