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Netanyahu Focuses on Eizenkot as Bennett Gains Ground in Israeli Election Polls
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
Recent polls show Likud leading with 24 seats, but Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party is gaining, while Naftali Bennett narrows the gap on Netanyahu in personal leadership ratings. The coalition and opposition seat counts remain stable, with Netanyahu focusing on Eizenkot as his main rival.
- 01Likud leads with 24 seats; Yisrael rises to 22, Yachdut falls to 15 seats.
- 02Coalition holds 54 seats; opposition 66, including 10 Arab party seats.
- 03Yisrael leads in most polls except Channel 14, which favors Likud with 33 seats.
- 04Eizenkot leads Netanyahu in four of five polls on prime minister suitability.
- 05Bennett narrows gap to Netanyahu, trailing by two points in some polls.
- 06Political blocs remain stable for the third consecutive week.
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People
OrganizationsLikud, Yisrael, Yachdut, Democrats, Yisrael Beiteinu, Shas, Otzma Yehudit, United Torah Judaism
PlacesIsrael
Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Netanyahu Focuses on Eizenkot as Bennett Gains Ground in Israeli Election Polls
N12Center · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot Rated Most Trustworthy Politician as Majority Oppose Ultra-Orthodox Parties in Next Israeli Government
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael! Party Surges Past Likud in New Israeli Poll
MaarivCenter · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot Leads Naftali Bennett Across Political Camps in New Israeli Poll
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