Israeli Poll Shows Likud at Lowest Since June 2025, Eisenkot Surges
A new Maariv poll in Israel shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party reaches a record 23 seats. Naftali Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race. The poll reflects shifting political dynamics in Israel ahead of potential elections. Likud's decline and Eisenkot's rise indicate growing public dissatisfaction with the current government. Bennett's continued lead suggests a possible change in leadership. The poll was conducted by Maariv and published in early 2025.
Global Impact
Politically, a change in Israeli leadership could alter the dynamics of Middle East peace negotiations and regional alliances. Socially, it reflects public sentiment for new leadership after prolonged Netanyahu rule.
Why this score
Neat Digest rated this story 3.9/10 — Standard tier.
Standard tier: Major-country political shift with potential to reshape Israeli government and regional policy, but still a poll-based indicator rather than a concrete event, so it lands in the middle of Standard.
Source bias
Political lean of the 1 rated outlet covering this story: Center 1.
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- The Jerusalem Post