In 1st, Eisenkot’s party polls even with Bennett’s, in fight to be Netanyahu election rival (opens original article in a new tab)

Gadi Eisenkot's centrist Yashar party and Naftali Bennett's Together alliance are tied in polls, with both securing 21 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud leads with 24, according to multiple surveys.

• Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party and Naftali Bennett's Together alliance each poll 21 seats, matching for the first time
• Likud led by Benjamin Netanyahu remains the largest party with 24 seats in the poll
• Anti-Netanyahu bloc has 60 seats excluding Arab parties, one short of a majority
• Zman Yisrael and Channel 12 surveys show similar results with minor variations in seat counts
• A third poll by Israel Hayom also shows Eisenkot as a main contender to Netanyahu