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Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party Surpasses Netanyahu's Likud in Dramatic New Poll

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First reported by Srugim · Jul 7, 2026

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A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party surpassing Netanyahu's Likud for the first time, with 23 seats to 22. Bennett's party declines, while religious parties remain stable. The Hendel-Troper alliance fails to cross the threshold. The anti- and pro-Netanyahu blocs remain deadlocked, ensuring continued political complexity in Israel.

01Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party leads with 23 seats, overtaking Netanyahu's Likud at 22.
02Naftali Bennett's Yachdav party falls to 15 seats, losing ground in the center.
03Religious parties Shas, United Torah Judaism, and Otzma Yehudit hold steady at eight seats each.
04New Hendel-Troper alliance fails to pass the electoral threshold with 2.2% support.
05Anti-Netanyahu bloc holds 58 seats; pro-Netanyahu bloc has 51 seats, no clear majority.
06Arab parties hold 11 seats, making coalition formation dependent on their support.

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