The opposition "Change" bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is projected to win more seats than Netanyahu's bloc, while Palestinian-led parties show strong gains in the election. This suggests a potential shift in the political landscape.
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The opposition "Change" bloc is projected to win more seats than Netanyahu's bloc.: The opposition "Change" bloc is projected to win more seats than Netanyahu's bloc.
The Palestinian-led parties are showing strong gains in the election.: The Palestinian-led parties are showing strong gains in the election.
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Exit polls show Eisenkot-led bloc ahead of Netanyahu’s, gains for Palestinian-led parties
27 October 2026 20:08 GMT
The opposition “Change” bloc led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win more seats than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc, according to an exit poll by Israel’s Channel 11.
Exit polls also show strong gains for Palestinian-led parties in Tuesday’s election.
Eisenkot leads the Yashar party, while Netanyahu heads Likud.
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