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New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Coalition Plummeting to Historic Low as Opposition Surges
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
A new Maariv poll shows Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition falling to 48 seats, while the opposition bloc rises to 62 seats, signaling a major shift in Israeli politics. Likud and Yisrael tie at 22 seats each, with Beyachad surging to 16 seats. Smaller parties and Arab factions also maintain representation, reshaping the Knesset's balance of power.
- 01Netanyahu's coalition drops to a historic low of 48 Knesset seats in new poll.
- 02Opposition bloc rises significantly to 62 seats, gaining a clear majority.
- 03Likud and Yisrael parties tie with 22 seats each at the top of the poll.
- 04Beyachad party surges to become the third-largest with 16 seats.
- 05Smaller parties and Arab factions maintain presence, crossing electoral thresholds.
- 06Coalition includes Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism, Otzma Yehudit, and Religious Zionist Party.
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OrganizationsLikud, Yisrael, Beyachad, Democrats, Yisrael Beiteinu, United Torah Judaism, Otzma Yehudit, Shas
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