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Poll Shows Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Leading Netanyahu in Prime Minister Race
How 6 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Arabic) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Panet · 9 hours ago
What happened
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot's new party leading with 25 mandates, while Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party has dropped to 21. Eisenkot also leads Netanyahu in direct comparison for prime minister suitability.
- 01Gadi Eisenkot's new party leads poll with 25 mandates.
- 02Netanyahu's Likud party weakens to 21 mandates in poll.
- 03Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in suitability for prime minister.
- 04Opposition bloc projected to win 68 mandates.
- 05Coalition bloc projected to win 52 mandates.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
WallaCenter · Hebrew57 minutes ago
Poll Shows Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Leading Netanyahu in Prime Minister Race
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
New Poll Shows Gadi Eisenkot's Party Leading, Netanyahu's Likud Weakening
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
New Poll Shows Gadi Eisenkot's Party Leading, Netanyahu's Likud Weakening
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