The battle on the left: 49% want Eisenkot to lead the bloc, only 27% want Bennett • Lapid with 4

June Green
March 26, 2026   
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Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

According to survey data published this evening (Thursday) on Channel 14 and analyzed by Shlomo Filber, if the elections were held today, the Likud party led by Benjamin Netanyahu would remain the largest party with 35 seats - one seat less than the previous survey.

In second place is the Joint List with 12 seats. The Yeshar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, becomes the leading force in the center-left bloc with 11 seats, overtaking Yair Golan's Democrats, which receive 10, and the party of his main rival, Naftali Bennett, which also receives 10.

According to the poll, Shas will receive 10 seats, United Torah Judaism with 9, and Yisrael Beiteinu with 8. Otzma Yehudit will receive 7 seats, while Religious Zionism and Yesh Atid will scrape the threshold, receiving 4 seats each.

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The big crash belongs to Benny Gantz, who receives only 1.21% of the vote and remains outside the Knesset.

In terms of blocs: The right-wing bloc enjoys a solid majority of 65 seats. The center-left bloc has weakened to 43 seats, and the Arab parties stand at 12.

In terms of prime ministership: Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rule unchallenged with 52% support. Gadi Eisenkot (21%) and Naftali Bennett (16%) are far behind. Yair Lapid (4%) and Benny Gantz (1%) are almost erased from public consciousness.

The battle on the left: The public was asked who should lead the center-left bloc – 49% voted for the 'Yashar' party, compared to only 27% who voted for Naftali Bennett.

In addition, 70% of the public believe that the public quarrels between the opposition leaders are seriously damaging the bloc's chances.

80% from the public in favor of establishing a security zone in Lebanon

69% of the respondents stated that they are willing for the war to continue "as long as necessary" until the goals are achieved. Regarding the campaign against Iran, 55% of the public believe that the war is achieving all or most of its goals.

The Northern Front and the US: Wall-to-wall support was recorded for the cabinet's dramatic step: 80% from the public are in favor of taking over a permanent security zone in Lebanon until Hezbollah is eliminated. The public also expresses confidence in cooperation with the Trump administration, with 50% believing that there is full coordination between Jerusalem and Washington on the Iranian issue.

The survey, with the participation of 754 adults from the general population, was conducted today, March 19, 2026. Data analysis: Shlomo Filber.


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