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Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Party Surpasses Likud in New Israeli Poll
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
A new Maariv poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 22 seats, surpassing Likud's 21. The Zionist opposition, potentially allied with Trooper-Hendel, could form a majority against Netanyahu's bloc. Eizenkot also leads Netanyahu by 8% as preferred prime minister.
- 01Gadi Eizenkot's party Yashar! leads with 22 seats, surpassing Likud's 21 in the latest poll.
- 02The Trooper-Hendel alliance may gain five seats but risks splitting Religious Zionist votes.
- 03Netanyahu's bloc holds 46-48 seats; Zionist opposition plus Trooper-Hendel could secure 61-63 seats.
- 04Naftali Bennett narrows prime minister preference gap with Netanyahu to 2%.
- 05Eizenkot leads Netanyahu by 8% in preferred prime minister polling.
- 06Yashar! gained 10 seats since Bennett and Lapid's April merger, now at 22 seats.
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OrganizationsYashar!, Likud, Beyachad, Israel Beiteinu, The Democrats, Trooper-Hendel, Religious Zionist, Maariv
PlacesIsrael
Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MaarivCenter · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Party Surpasses Likud in New Israeli Poll
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot’s Party Gains as Netanyahu Widens Lead in Israeli Election Poll
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Likud Leads with 29 Seats as Bennett and Lapid Fall to Single-Digit Mandates
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Likud Leads Israeli Poll, Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Ratzon Gains, Bennett's Support Declines
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
New Israel Hayom Poll Shows Joint List Crossing Threshold, Opposition Gains Slight Edge Over Netanyahu Bloc
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Former Netanyahu Adviser Warns Gadi Eizenkot's Rise Signals Political Setback for PM
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Senior Pollster Says It's Too Early to Write Off Israel's Yesodot Party
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party Surpasses Netanyahu’s Likud in Latest Poll
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party Surpasses Likud in Latest Poll, Hendel-Troper Alliance Fails to Pass Threshold
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