New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority

By חדשות סרוגים

What happened

A new Maariv poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael party leading with 23 seats, Likud dropping to 21, and the opposition holding a majority with 57 seats compared to the coalition's 48. Several parties fail to pass the electoral threshold, indicating a challenging outlook for the current coalition.

• 01Yisrael leads with 23 seats, Likud follows with 21 in the latest poll.
• 02Naftali Bennett's Beyachad ranks third with 14 seats.
• 03Coalition parties total 48 seats, opposition holds 57 seats.
• 04Arab parties collectively have 11 seats in the Knesset.
• 05Several parties, including Blue and White, fail to pass the electoral threshold.

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SrugimRight · HebrewAug 14, 2026

New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 14, 2026

Gadi Eizenkot Says 58 Seats Are Enough for a Zionist Majority to Replace Netanyahu Government

MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 14, 2026

Likud Drops to 21 Seats as Gadi Eizenkot Leads Netanyahu by 11% in New Poll

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 13, 2026

Likud Surges to 30 Seats as Coalition Strengthens to 59 in New Poll

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 13, 2026

Likud Gains Two Seats While Otzma Yehudit Loses Support Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election

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SrugimNew Poll Shows Likud Gains as Israel's Election Campaign IntensifiesMaarivInvestors Back Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu by 20% in Israel PM Race ForecastsWallaGadi Eizenkot's Party Leads with Double-Digit Advantage Over Netanyahu in New PollSrugimGadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Surges to 25 Seats, Surpassing Bennett's YachdutSrugimGadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead of Netanyahu in Polls for Next Israeli Prime MinisterKikar HaShabbatGadi Eizenkot Leads New Poll as Netanyahu and Bennett Lose SupportBehadrei HaredimGadi Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll

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