Israeli polls show rising competition for Netanyahu as Eisenkot gains ground

Israeli elections Knesset polls Benjamin Netanyahu Gadi Eisenkot Yashar party

Recent Israeli opinion polls indicate a significant shift in the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections. A poll conducted by NEXT DATA for Channel 14 projects the right-wing bloc could secure a 63-seat majority in the Knesset. Within this bloc, the Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, is projected to remain the largest party with 32 seats.

In contrast, the Yashar party, led by former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, is showing strong momentum. Depending on the specific poll, Yashar is projected to receive between 24 and 26 seats, placing it as a major force in the opposition. The left-wing bloc is forecast to receive approximately 47 seats, while Arab parties are projected to hold a combined 10 seats.

Other notable developments include the potential impact of new political entrants, such as former officer Ofer Winter, whose new party could disrupt existing seat distributions. Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed concern regarding the loss of seats for the Likud and the rising competition within the right-wing spectrum.

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Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Eisenkot · Knesset · Knesset · Likud · Yashar

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[● 2 SOURCES] Arab parties are projected to receive a combined 10 seats. vinnews.com · br7news.co.il
[● 2 SOURCES] The left-wing bloc is projected to receive 47 seats. vinnews.com · br7news.co.il
[DISPUTED] The Yashar party is projected to receive 24 seats. vinnews.com · br7news.co.il
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Likud party is projected to receive 32 seats. vinnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The right-wing bloc is projected to win 63 seats in the Knesset. vinnews.com · br7news.co.il
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Yashar party was founded in 2025. www.europesays.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Gadi Eisenkot served as the IDF Chief of Staff from 2015 to 2019. www.europesays.com · mena-watch.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Yashar party is projected to receive 26 seats, while the Likud party is projected to receive 20 seats. 961today.com · mena-watch.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Channel 14 poll was conducted by NEXT DATA. br7news.co.il · vinnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Yashar party is projected to receive 24 seats, while the Likud party is projected to receive 32 seats. vinnews.com