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New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Retains Lead
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By חדשות סרוגים
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud gaining 2 seats to 22, while Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael remains the largest party with 23 seats. The opposition bloc holds 57 seats, short of a majority, with HaBayit HaTzioni crossing the threshold and potentially tipping the balance. The coalition remains at 49 seats amid internal shifts.
- 01Likud gains 2 seats, rising to 22 mandates in the latest poll.
- 02Opposition bloc holds 57 seats, short of a majority in the Knesset.
- 03HaBayit HaTzioni crosses threshold with 4 seats, possibly decisive for opposition.
- 04Yisrael party led by Gadi Eizenkot remains largest with 23 seats.
- 05Coalition bloc remains stagnant at 49 seats despite Likud's gains.
- 06Democratic parties Yachdav and Democrats lose 2 seats each.
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