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Eizenkot Surpasses Likud in Poll, Winter Could Enter Knesset Under Specific Condition

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Eizenkot Surpasses Likud in Poll, Winter Could Enter Knesset Under Specific Condition
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago

What happened

A Kan News poll shows Amikam Eizenkot's party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Likud's 22, with Netanyahu trailing Bennett for prime minister. Ofer Winter could enter the Knesset under certain conditions, while Bezalel Smotrich falls below the threshold.

  • 01Amikam Eizenkot's party leads with 24 seats, surpassing Likud's 22 in a new poll.
  • 02Benjamin Netanyahu loses prime minister lead to Naftali Bennett in the survey.
  • 03Ofer Winter may enter the Knesset if a specific condition is met.
  • 04Bezalel Smotrich remains below the electoral threshold in the poll.
  • 05The poll shows a fragmented Knesset with multiple parties holding key seats.
  • 06The results reflect shifting political dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Eizenkot Surpasses Likud in Poll, Winter Could Enter Knesset Under Specific Condition
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Poll Shows Ofer Winter Weakens Right-Wing Bloc and Harms Smotrich

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