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Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party Surpasses Likud in New Israeli Poll
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 11, 2026
What happened
A Kan News poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 23. Opposition blocs hold a majority, with key scenarios affecting coalition strength. Security is the top election issue, and Eizenkot leads Netanyahu in prime minister suitability.
- 01Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party leads with 24 Knesset seats, Likud follows with 23.
- 02Naftali Bennett's Yachdav drops to 15 seats, Otzma Yehudit and Hadash-Ta'al lose one seat each.
- 03Netanyahu's coalition holds 52 seats; opposition bloc has 68 but drops to 58 without Arab parties.
- 04New right-wing party led by Gilad Erdan could reduce Netanyahu's bloc to 49 seats.
- 05Eizenkot leads Netanyahu 41% to 37% in prime minister suitability poll.
- 06Security is the top election issue, with 25% citing it as decisive.
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People
OrganizationsYisrael, Likud, Yachdav, Otzma Yehudit, Hadash-Ta'al, Ra'am, Yisrael Beiteinu, Democrats
PlacesIsrael
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.
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party Surpasses Likud in New Israeli Poll
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Netanyahu in Mandates and Prime Minister Preference in New Poll
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Party Surpasses Netanyahu's Likud in New Israeli Poll
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Endorses Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu for Prime Minister
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