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Eisenkot's party leads in new Israeli poll as Netanyahu loses seats
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An Israeli opinion poll shows Gideon Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu party leading in projected election results if balloting were held today, Shehab Wire reported. The survey indicates a significant decline in support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, which has dominated Israeli politics for years. Eisenkot, a former chief of staff, leads a party that has emerged as a challenger to the government's current political standing.
The poll reflects shifting attitudes among Israeli voters amid ongoing controversies surrounding Netanyahu's administration. The results suggest that if elections occurred now, the balance of parliamentary power would differ substantially from current Knesset composition. Eisenkot's rise in polling marks a notable challenge to Likud's traditional electoral strength.
