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Poll Shows Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Tied, Bennett Declines Further

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First reported by Walla · 13 hours ago

What happened

A new poll shows Likud and Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party tied at 21 seats each, with Naftali Bennett's Yachad declining to 14 seats. Netanyahu's opponents hold a 71-seat majority. Eizenkot leads Netanyahu as preferred prime minister, and nearly half of Israelis fear Netanyahu might provoke a security incident to influence elections.

  • 01Likud and Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party are tied at 21 Knesset seats each in the latest poll.
  • 02Naftali Bennett's Yachad party falls to 14 seats, continuing its decline.
  • 03Opponents of Netanyahu hold a 71-seat majority versus his 49-seat bloc.
  • 04Eizenkot leads Netanyahu 47% to 35% as preferred prime minister in the poll.
  • 0545% of Israelis support restarting war with Iran; 48% fear Netanyahu may provoke a security incident.
  • 0666% of The Democrats' voters are certain to vote for the party, mainly from Meretz, Labor, and Yesh Atid.

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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 · Hebrew3 hours ago
Poll Shows Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Tied, Bennett Declines Further
SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Naftali Bennett Warns Against Divisive Election Campaigns in Israel
Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Tied in Latest Israeli Election Poll with 98 Days to Vote
WallaCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago
Naftali Bennett Shifts Campaign Strategy, Accepts Gadi Eizenkot's Lead in Opposition Polls

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