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Politics · Full coverage

Yisrael Beiteinu Leads with 23 Seats as Shas Drops to 7 in New Israeli Poll

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Yisrael Beiteinu Leads with 23 Seats as Shas Drops to 7 in New Israeli Poll
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By דוד הכהן

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 31, 2026

What happened

A recent Maariv poll shows Shas falling to 7 seats while Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu leads with 23 seats. The opposition bloc could form a government with 61 seats if Hendel and Tropper's party passes the threshold.

  • 01Shas drops to 7 seats, losing 4 from current Knesset strength.
  • 02Yisrael Beiteinu, led by Gadi Eizenkot, leads with 23 seats.
  • 03Likud, led by Netanyahu, follows closely with 22 seats.
  • 04Hendel and Tropper's party crosses the threshold with 4 seats.
  • 05Opposition bloc totals 57 seats; combined with Arab parties and Hendel-Tropper, could reach 61 seats.
  • 06Beyachad, Democrats, Yahadut HaTorah, Otzma Yehudit, and Religious Zionism also secure notable seats.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuNaftali BennettItamar Ben-Gvir
OrganizationsShas, Yisrael Beiteinu, Likud, Beyachad, Democrats, Yahadut HaTorah, Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 3 outlets

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

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Yisrael Beiteinu Leads with 23 Seats as Shas Drops to 7 in New Israeli Poll
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Likud Gains as Shas Drops to Seven Seats in Latest Israeli Poll
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Internal Polls Warn of Sharp Decline for Shas Party Ahead of Elections
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Shas Faces Sharp Electoral Decline in New Polls, Raising Concerns for Aryeh Deri

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