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Undecided Voters Holding 15 Knesset Seats Could Decide Israel's Upcoming Election

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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 31, 2026

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A Channel 12 poll shows 12% of Israeli voters undecided, holding about 15 Knesset seats that could determine the election. Opposition to Netanyahu leads with 48%, and security is the top voter concern. Gadi Eizenkot is the favored alternative leader if Netanyahu is not the candidate.

0112% of Israeli voters remain undecided, representing about 15 Knesset seats.
0248% support parties opposing Netanyahu, with undecided voters leaning toward the opposition.
03Security is the top issue for 54% of voters, followed by economic concerns at 34%.
0458% of voters prioritize party leader identity over candidate lists in their decision.
05Among opposition voters, Gadi Eizenkot is the preferred alternative leader with 45% support.
06Half of Netanyahu's coalition voters do not have a preferred alternative leader if he is not the candidate.

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