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New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
83% right-leaning
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
Two recent polls show differing projections for Israel's upcoming elections, with one giving the opposition bloc 61 seats and Otzma Yehudit 9 mandates, while another shows a right-wing lead with Likud at 31 seats. Both polls indicate several parties falling below the electoral threshold.
- 01Opposition bloc leads with 61 seats in Channel 16 poll; coalition has 51 seats.
- 02Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leads with 22 mandates, followed by Likud's 21.
- 03Otzma Yehudit strengthens to 9 seats, matching Shas and Yisrael Beiteinu.
- 04Channel 14 poll shows right-wing bloc leading with 62 seats; Likud leads with 31.
- 05Several parties, including Balad and Blue and White, fail to cross the electoral threshold in both polls.
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In this story
People
OrganizationsYashar, Likud, Together, Democrats, Otzma Yehudit, Shas, Yisrael Beiteinu, United Torah Judaism
PlacesIsrael
Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Holding Strong with Netanyahu Leading
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Channel 14 Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading with 62 Seats, Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tied
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Right-Wing Bloc Holds Strong as Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tie in Mandates
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Likud and Yisrael Beytenu Tie at 23 Seats Each in New Israeli Poll
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