Small Party Alliances Become Key Factor in Israel's 2026 Election Outcome
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First reported by N12 · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
In Israel's 2026 elections, the fate of small parties below the electoral threshold is crucial, with Gadi Eizenkot's party gaining strength and Netanyahu's coalition steady at 51 seats. The fragmented centrist bloc and vulnerable right-wing candidates like Smotrich complicate the race, while alliances and withdrawals among minor parties will likely decide the election outcome.
- 01Gadi Eizenkot's party gains a seat despite attacks, challenging Likud's campaign strategy.
- 02Netanyahu's coalition holds steady at 51 mandates in recent polls.
- 03Small centrist parties struggle to pass the electoral threshold, benefiting the opposition.
- 04Gilad Erdan plans to run but polls show only 1.6%, relying on alliances.
- 05Benny Gantz and Naftali Bennett's alliance drops from 28 to 15 mandates.
- 06Smotrich's support fluctuates, making his voter base the weakest in Netanyahu's bloc.
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