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Gadi Eisenkot's Party Surpasses Likud in Dramatic Israeli Election Poll

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Gadi Eisenkot's Party Surpasses Likud in Dramatic Israeli Election Poll
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 12, 2026

What happened

A Kan News poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 23, ahead of Israel's upcoming elections. Netanyahu's right-wing bloc weakens while opposition gains, with key voter concerns including security and economic issues.

  • 01Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! leads with 24 seats, overtaking Netanyahu's Likud at 23.
  • 02Naftali Bennett's party drops to 15 seats; Otzma Yehudit falls to eight.
  • 03Netanyahu's bloc holds 52 seats; opposition bloc gains 68 seats.
  • 04New right-wing party could reduce Netanyahu's bloc to 49 seats.
  • 05Key election issues: security (25%), October 7 massacre inquiry (24%), economy (22%), judicial reform (12%).

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Full coverage · 8 outlets

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Gadi Eisenkot's Party Surpasses Likud in Dramatic Israeli Election Poll
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Israeli Coalition Officially Requests October 27 Elections to Proceed as Scheduled
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Israeli Coalition Confirms October 27 Date for Upcoming Elections
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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
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N12Center · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Israel Sets October 27 Date for 2026 Elections, First On-Time Vote in 38 Years
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Israel Schedules 2026 Elections for October 27, First On-Time Vote in 38 Years
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
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