After the stormy primaries: Likud strengthens | i24NEWS poll

A new i24NEWS poll conducted by Direct Polls Institute headed by Tzuriel Sharon on August 18, 2026, shows Likud strengthening to 31 seats, a one-seat increase from the previous poll, following the party's stormy primaries. Eisenkot's Yashar party also rises to 24 seats, Yair Golan's Democrats climb to 11, and Bennett's The Joint reaches 9. Conversely, United Torah Judaism and Yisrael Beiteinu each lose a seat, dropping to 8.

A new i24NEWS poll conducted by the Direct Polls Institute, headed by Tzuriel Sharon, on August 18, 2026, indicates a strengthening of Likud to 31 seats, an increase of one seat compared to the previous poll, following the stormy primaries within the party. Eisenkot's Yashar party also strengthens to 24 seats, Yair Golan's Democrats rise to 11, and Bennett's The Joint reaches 9. In contrast, United Torah Judaism and Yisrael Beiteinu each lose a seat, dropping to 8 seats. The poll reflects the current political landscape after the internal party contests, showing shifts in voter support among the main factions. The data suggests that the primaries may have boosted Likud's standing, while other parties experienced varying degrees of change. The survey provides a snapshot of the electoral balance, with implications for potential coalition-building and the overall political dynamics in the country.