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Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads with 23 Seats as Trooper-Hendel Bloc Passes Threshold

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Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads with 23 Seats as Trooper-Hendel Bloc Passes Threshold
63% right-leaning
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 days ago

What happened

A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party leading with 23 seats, while the Trooper-Hendel party passes the electoral threshold for the first time. The anti-Netanyahu bloc gains 70 seats, and Netanyahu ties with Eizenkot for prime minister preference. Security remains the top voter concern.

  • 01Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party leads with 23 seats, one less than last week.
  • 02Trooper and Hendel’s new party crosses the electoral threshold for the first time.
  • 03Anti-Netanyahu bloc rises to 70 seats, coalition holds 50 seats.
  • 04Netanyahu and Eizenkot tie at 38% for prime minister preference.
  • 05Security and war management are the top voting issues for 32% of voters.
  • 06Blue and White and Balad fall below the electoral threshold.

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Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads with 23 Seats as Trooper-Hendel Bloc Passes Threshold
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Trooper and Handel Pass Electoral Threshold as Change Bloc Surpasses 60 Seats in New Poll
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Trooper and Handel Pass Threshold as Change Bloc Tops 60 Seats in Latest Israeli Poll
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Netanyahu's Likud Widens Lead in New Israeli Poll; Bennett's Support Falls Below 10 Seats
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew16 hours ago
Likud Maintains Lead as Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar! Surges and Naftali Bennett’s Party Nears Electoral Threshold
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud Leads as Opposition Shifts; Naftali Bennett Drops to Seven Seats in New Poll
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Poll Shows Bennett's Party Plummeting to 14 Seats Amid Right-Wing Bloc Decline
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud Leads as Netanyahu Dominates Prime Minister Race; Bennett’s Party Nears Electoral Threshold
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Netanyahu Gains in New Poll as Gadi Eizenkot Loses Support
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Netanyahu's Likud Gains Mandates While Gadi Eizenkot's Party Loses Ground
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Netanyahu Bloc Gains Mandate as Gadi Eizenkot’s Party Loses Ground in New Poll
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Poll Shows Majority Prefer Non-Netanyahu Candidate for Prime Minister

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