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Netanyahu Regains Lead as Gadi Eizenkot Strengthens Opposition Bloc in New Poll

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Netanyahu Regains Lead as Gadi Eizenkot Strengthens Opposition Bloc in New Poll
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

What happened

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats and Netanyahu regaining prime minister preference. Gadi Eizenkot's party strengthens opposition, while Bennett weakens. The Zionist opposition holds 58 seats versus the coalition's 52. Public opinion favors the Israel-Lebanon agreement but largely opposes Netanyahu's deal with ultra-Orthodox parties.

  • 01Likud leads with 24 seats; Netanyahu regains prime minister preference lead.
  • 02Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael! gains one seat to 22; Bennett's Yachdut loses one seat.
  • 03Zionist opposition holds 58 seats; current coalition holds 52 seats overall.
  • 04A united Blue and White-Reservists list would gain one seat, altering bloc balances.
  • 0546% support Israel-Lebanon agreement; opposition voters show higher support than coalition.
  • 0660% oppose Netanyahu's legislative deal with ultra-Orthodox parties.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew49 minutes ago
Netanyahu Regains Lead as Gadi Eizenkot Strengthens Opposition Bloc in New Poll
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Gain Support as Bennett Faces Decline in New Mandate Poll
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Gains Support as Netanyahu's Likud Leads in New Israeli Poll
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Gains Support Over Naftali Bennett as Likud Rises, Netanyahu Regains Lead
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Israeli PM Prediction Markets, Netanyahu and Bennett Lag
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Israeli Prime Minister Betting Market, Outpacing Netanyahu

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