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Poll Puts Eisenkot Ahead of Bennett in Opposition Leadership Race
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By דני קושמרו
First reported by Walla · Jun 11, 2026
What happened
An N12 poll says Gadi Eisenkot is seen as a stronger prime ministerial candidate than Naftali Bennett and is preferred to lead a joint opposition list. The survey also found skepticism about Bennett joining Netanyahu, limited willingness among Likud voters to switch sides, and a 23-seat average for Likud.
- 01Eisenkot beats Bennett on prime ministerial suitability in the new N12 poll.
- 02Most opposition voters want Eisenkot to lead any joint Bennett-Eisenkot ticket.
- 03Only 6% of Likud bloc voters might switch sides in a joint-run scenario.
- 0434% think Bennett is likelier than Eisenkot to join Netanyahu’s government.
- 05The polling average gives Likud 23 seats and the opposition bloc 59.
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