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New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates

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New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 day ago

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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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 · Hebrew55 minutes ago
New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
New Poll Shows Otzma Yehudit Surging to 9 Seats as Likud Weakens
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Holding Strong with Netanyahu Leading
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Channel 14 Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading with 62 Seats, Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tied
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Right-Wing Bloc Holds Strong as Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tie in Mandates
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew17 hours ago
Likud and Yisrael Beytenu Tie at 23 Seats Each in New Israeli Poll
MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party Tie at 23 Seats in New Poll
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Neck and Neck in New Israeli Election Poll
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud and Yisrael Beytenu Tie at 23 Seats Each in Latest Israeli Election Poll

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