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Israeli Knesset Election Polls Show Netanyahu Bloc Leading with 52 Seats

Oct 27, 2026 07:42 PM CT Jerusalem, Israel israeli-elections,netanyahu,knesset,political-shift,regional-security

Summary

Recent polling data indicates that Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc has overtaken Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc, reaching 52 seats in the Knesset. This shift suggests a potential continuation of the current government's policies, which include hardline stances on regional security and the conflict with Iran and its proxies. The rise of Palestinian-led parties to 19 seats also signals a significant change in the domestic political landscape that may influence future diplomatic and military postures.

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Netanyahu's bloc overtakes Eisenkot's, as Palestinian-led parties rise to 19 seats Netanyahu's bloc has reportedly risen to 52 seats, overtaking Eisenkot's bloc, according to Israel's Channel 12. Meanwhile, Palestinian-led parties have risen to 19 seats.

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Polling data shows Netanyahu's bloc leading with 52 seats, potentially securing a majority to continue current conflict-related policies.

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