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Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Leads New Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Drops to Second Place

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Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Leads New Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Drops to Second Place
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First reported by Walla · 7 hours ago

What happened

A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra party leading with 23 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud drops to 22 seats, marking a low point for the prime minister. Several other parties hold smaller numbers of seats, and some fail to pass the electoral threshold.

  • 01Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra leads with 23 Knesset seats in the latest poll.
  • 02Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud follows with 22 seats, its lowest showing.
  • 03The 'Together' party holds 16 seats, Yisrael Beiteinu and Democrats have 10 each.
  • 04Shas, United Torah Judaism, and Otzma Yehudit each secure 8 seats.
  • 05Religious Zionist Party, Meretz, and Ra'am each gain 5 seats.
  • 06Several parties, including Blue and White and Balad, do not pass the electoral threshold.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Leads New Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Drops to Second Place
SrugimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago
Bennett's Party Prepares for Possible Loss, Gadi Eisenkot May Lead Opposition Bloc
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew6 hours ago
Bennett's Yachdut Party Eyes Campaign Boost as Gadi Eizenkot Emerges as Opposition Leader if Seats Drop
WallaCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago
Bennett's Party Warns If Support Falls Below 14 Seats, Gadi Eizenkot Will Lead Opposition Bloc

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