Internal Polls Show Bennett's Party Gaining on Eisenkot in Left-Center Bloc

Internal polls indicate a weakening of Gadi Eisenkot's support in recent days, while Naftali Bennett's "Achva" party is showing an increase. Senior figures within the left-center bloc express concern that Eisenkot is becoming a "new Benny Gantz," a politician who entered the scene with high poll numbers but struggled to translate that into political success. They attribute Eisenkot's decline partly to his insistence on a "big party" campaign, which has created unnecessary antagonism with his bloc partners.

Another factor cited for Eisenkot's erosion of support is the Likud party's consistently low polling numbers, often around 20 seats. This lack of a perceived strong threat from the Likud diminishes the sense of urgency for voters to rally behind a single, large party to counter it, leading to a diffusion of support within the bloc.

Despite the internal polling trends, Bennett's "Achva" campaign is reportedly on high alert for the final days before elections. They fear a last-minute shift in public opinion, potentially fueled by leaked internal polls. If the Likud is perceived to be recovering and rising to around 30 seats, a familiar scenario of strategic voting for the largest party in the bloc could emerge.

In such a scenario, Eisenkot would likely benefit from this strategic voting, potentially at Bennett's expense. "It all depends on the Likud's story. If they are seen as rising, Eisenkot will rise with them, automatically. And this will come from Bennett's voters," a source from Bennett's campaign stated.