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Likud and Yisrael Tie at 23 Seats Each as Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Netanyahu in PM Preference

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First reported by Kan News · 11 hours ago

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A new poll shows Likud and Yisrael tied at 23 Knesset seats each, with Gadi Eizenkot surpassing Netanyahu in prime minister preference. Bennett's party holds 16 seats, while United Torah Judaism strengthens. A new party by Edelstein, Shaked, and Erdan could reduce Netanyahu's bloc. The coalition currently holds 53 seats against 67 for the opposition.

01Likud and Yisrael each hold 23 Knesset seats, marking a first-time tie in this election cycle.
02Gadi Eizenkot leads Netanyahu 41% to 40% in public preference for prime minister.
03United Torah Judaism gains one seat, reaching eight seats in the Knesset.
04Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu rises to nine seats, showing increased support.
05A new party by Edelstein, Shaked, and Erdan could win six seats, weakening Netanyahu's bloc.
06Current coalition holds 53 seats versus 67 seats for the anti-Netanyahu bloc.

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