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New centrist alliances could decide Israel’s next election, poll suggests
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First reported by Globes · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
A special poll by Dudi Hasid and KanTar says several potential centrist or unity alliances could win 5 to 7 seats. The combinations could help decide who forms Israel’s next government, while their leaders say they will not give Benjamin Netanyahu a narrow right-wing majority.
- 01A new poll highlights small alliances that could tip Israel’s election.
- 02Erdan, Hendel, and reserve activists were projected to win 7 seats.
- 03Hendel with Tropper and the Fourth Quarter movement was projected to win 5 seats.
- 04Gantz, Shmhi, and Zelekha were projected to win 6 seats.
- 05The figures say they favor a broad Zionist unity government.
- 06They say they will not provide Netanyahu the 61st seat for a narrow coalition.
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