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Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Netanyahu in Mandates and Prime Minister Preference in New Poll

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 22 hours ago

What happened

A recent Kan News poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading Likud in Knesset mandates and prime minister preference, signaling a shift in Israeli politics. Eizenkot's party holds 24 mandates to Likud's 23, with a potential anti-Netanyahu bloc reaching 61 mandates without Arab or ultra-Orthodox support. Eizenkot also leads Netanyahu in suitability for prime minister by 41% to 37%.

  • 01Gadi Eizenkot's party leads Likud with 24 mandates to 23 in a new Kan News poll.
  • 02An anti-Netanyahu bloc could reach 61 mandates without Arab or ultra-Orthodox parties.
  • 03Eizenkot leads Netanyahu 41% to 37% in suitability for prime minister.
  • 04A joint party by Erdan, Edelstein, and Shaked crosses the electoral threshold with 5 mandates.
  • 05Tzachi Tropper joining Eizenkot's party would increase its mandates to 25, widening the lead.
  • 06Parties led by Gantz, Simchi, Hendel, Tropper, and Winter fail to pass the electoral threshold.

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Full coverage · 4 outlets

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Netanyahu in Mandates and Prime Minister Preference in New Poll
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Party Surpasses Netanyahu's Likud in New Israeli Poll
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew14 hours ago
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Endorses Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu for Prime Minister
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew15 hours ago
Majority of Israelis Oppose Ultra-Orthodox Parties in Next Government, Trust Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew22 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Tops Israeli Politicians in Public Trust, Netanyahu Scores Low in Survey

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