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Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party Tie at 23 Seats in New Poll

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago

What happened

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar party tied at 23 seats each, with the current coalition holding only 50 seats, below the majority threshold. The Religious Zionist Party is gaining, while opposition Zionist parties lead with 60 seats. The results indicate a fragmented political landscape ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections.

  • 01Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar party each hold 23 seats in the latest poll.
  • 02Religious Zionist Party gains ground, nearing Otzma Yehudit led by Itamar Ben-Gvir.
  • 03Current coalition parties total 50 seats, below the 61-seat majority needed.
  • 04Zionist opposition parties collectively hold 60 seats, Arab parties 10 seats.
  • 05Naftali Bennett’s party remains behind in the polls.
  • 06Religious Zionist Party surpasses the electoral threshold again.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party Tie at 23 Seats in New Poll
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Neck and Neck in New Israeli Election Poll
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud and Yisrael Beytenu Tie at 23 Seats Each in Latest Israeli Election Poll

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