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Netanyahu and Likud Lead Strongly as Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead of Bennett in PM Race

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Netanyahu and Likud Lead Strongly as Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead of Bennett in PM Race
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First reported by Srugim · 4 hours ago

What happened

A Channel 14 poll shows Likud and Netanyahu leading with 33 seats and 53% PM suitability, respectively, while Gadi Eizenkot outpaces Bennett as the second most suitable candidate. The right-wing bloc holds 63 seats, with Arab parties gaining slightly and Blue and White failing to pass the threshold.

  • 01Likud leads with 33 seats; right-wing bloc totals 63 seats in the Knesset.
  • 02Benjamin Netanyahu leads PM suitability with 53%, widening his advantage.
  • 03Gadi Eizenkot is second in PM suitability at 31%, ahead of Naftali Bennett at 10%.
  • 04Shas holds 11 seats; Yisrael with Gadi Eizenkot remains second largest with 20 seats.
  • 05Arab parties gain seats; Joint List rises to 6, Ra'am steady at 5.
  • 06Blue and White fails to cross the electoral threshold.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

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

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew56 minutes ago
Netanyahu and Likud Lead Strongly as Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead of Bennett in PM Race
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Netanyahu Widens Lead as Gadi Eizenkot Surges Over Naftali Bennett in New Poll
SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party Holds Steady as Netanyahu's Likud Narrows Gap

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