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Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Surges to 23 Seats as Netanyahu's Likud Falls to 20 in New Poll
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago
What happened
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party surging to 23 seats, overtaking Netanyahu's Likud, which falls to 20 seats. The opposition bloc holds a narrow majority, while Bennett leads Netanyahu in prime minister preference. A potential merger between Yashar! and Israel Foundations would increase their lead but not change bloc majorities.
- 01Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! rises to 23 seats, leading Likud by three seats.
- 02Likud falls to 20 seats, its lowest since June 2025.
- 03Opposition bloc holds 61 seats, coalition 49, Arab parties 10.
- 04Israel Foundations fails to pass threshold with 2.9% support.
- 05Naftali Bennett leads Netanyahu 45% to 42% in prime minister suitability.
- 06Eizenkot leads Netanyahu and Bennett in direct comparisons.
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People
OrganizationsYashar!, Likud, Together, Yisrael Beiteinu, Democrats, Israel Foundations, Otzma Yehudit, Shas
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Surges to 23 Seats as Netanyahu's Likud Falls to 20 in New Poll
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Netanyahu and Eizenkot Neck and Neck at 23 Seats Each in New Israeli Poll
N12Center · Hebrew21 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Defies Netanyahu's Campaign, Gains Momentum in Israeli Opposition
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