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Eisenkot-led coalition has pathway to 61 seats without Arab parties for first time

Recent polling indicates Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar party are closing in on a Knesset majority for the October elections. While The Jerusalem Post reports a pathway to 61 seats without needing Arab party support for the first time, Haaretz contradicts this by stating Eisenkot still lacks a majority without those parties. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has reportedly fallen to 47 seats, prompting him to seek unification of the right wing to avoid defeat. Approximately 11.5% of voters remain undecided.

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  • ✓ Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party is leading the opposition bloc in recent polls.
  • ✓ Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to unify the right wing to prevent an election loss.
  • ✓ The Israeli election field is finalized for the October vote.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (70% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Polling data now shows the opposition bloc led by Yashar reaching within distance of a majority as candidate slates are finalized.

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  1. Eisenkot Opposition Bloc Gains Ground in Latest Election Polls

    Recent polling indicates Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar party are closing in on a Knesset majority for the October elections. While The Jerusalem Post reports a pathway to 61 seats without needing Arab party support for the first time, Haaretz contradicts this by stating Eisenkot still lacks a majority without those parties. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has reportedly fallen to 47 seats, prompting him to seek unification of the right wing to avoid defeat. Approximately 11.5% of voters remain undecided.

    Why it matters

    The upcoming October elections will determine the next Israeli government. The contest centers on the suitability of Gadi Eisenkot versus Benjamin Netanyahu for the prime ministership. A 61-seat majority is required to form a governing coalition in the Knesset.

    What is confirmed

    • Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party is leading the opposition bloc in recent polls.
    • Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to unify the right wing to prevent an election loss.
    • The Israeli election field is finalized for the October vote.

    Still unconfirmed

    • 11.5% of voters are undecided on who they will vote for.

    What to watch next

    • Official results of the October elections
    • Further polling on the suitability of Eisenkot versus Netanyahu for PM
    • Changes in the composition of the right-wing bloc
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. www.jpost.com — Gadi Eisenkot Articles and latest stories | The Jerusalem Post
    2. www.jpost.com — 2026 Israeli Elections
    3. The Jerusalem Post — Eisenkot-led coalition has pathway to 61 seats without Arab parties for first time - poll
    4. Reuters — Netanyahu races to unify Israel's right wing in bid to avert election defeat
    5. Haaretz — Poll: Eisenkot Widens Lead Over Netanyahu, Lacks Majority Without Arab Parties
    6. The Times of Israel — Election poll shows continued deadlock; 11.5% don’t know who they’ll vote for
    7. Anadolu Ajansı — Poll shows Israeli opposition within reach of majority as Netanyahu bloc falls to 47 seats
    8. allisraelnews.com — Eisenkot, opposition bloc gain in latest polls as Israel’s October election field is finalized
    confidence 70%
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