Netanyahu and Eisenkot Tie in New Israeli Poll as Change Bloc Hits 60 Seats
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By עמית סגל, דפנה ליאל, עופר חדד, עמית סגל, דפנה ליאל, עופר חדד
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 2, 2026
What happened
A News 12 poll shows a tie between Netanyahu's Likud and Eisenkot's Yisrael parties at 23 seats each, with the Change Bloc holding 60 seats. Public opinion is divided on Defense Minister Katz's dismissal of a military chief and Israel's security outlook. Most Israelis doubt a complete victory in Gaza or Hamas disarmament, while support for renewed conflict with Iran is slim majority.
- 01Netanyahu's Likud and Eisenkot's Yisrael tie at 23 Knesset seats each in latest poll.
- 02Change Bloc led by Bennett holds steady at 14 seats; opposition bloc totals 70 seats.
- 03Public divided on Defense Minister Katz's dismissal of Central Command chief.
- 04Eisenkot and Netanyahu tied as preferred prime minister candidates at 37% each.
- 05Majority doubt Israel will achieve complete victory in Gaza or Hamas disarmament.
- 0651% support resuming war with Iran; skepticism remains about Lebanon ceasefire's impact.
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