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

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New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority
67% right-leaning
Center 2Right 4

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 days ago

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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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.

SrugimRight · Hebrew42 minutes ago
New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Says 58 Seats Are Enough for a Zionist Majority to Replace Netanyahu Government
MaarivCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago
Likud Drops to 21 Seats as Gadi Eizenkot Leads Netanyahu by 11% in New Poll
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
Likud Surges to 30 Seats as Coalition Strengthens to 59 in New Poll
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
Likud Gains Two Seats While Otzma Yehudit Loses Support Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election
SrugimRight · Hebrew14 hours ago
New Poll Shows Likud Gains as Israel's Election Campaign Intensifies
MaarivCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago
Investors Back Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu by 20% in Israel PM Race Forecasts
WallaCenter · Hebrew15 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot's Party Leads with Double-Digit Advantage Over Netanyahu in New Poll
SrugimRight · Hebrew15 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Surges to 25 Seats, Surpassing Bennett's Yachdut
SrugimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead of Netanyahu in Polls for Next Israeli Prime Minister
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Gadi Eizenkot Leads New Poll as Netanyahu and Bennett Lose Support
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Gadi Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll

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