Dramatic i24NEWS poll: Netanyahu drops, Ben Gvir reaches double digits for the first time

A dramatic i24NEWS poll conducted by Direct Polls headed by Tzuriel Sharon and published on October 18, 2026, nine days before the elections for the 26th Knesset, presents a mixed political picture. According to the poll, Likud under Netanyahu drops by two seats compared to last week, receiving 25 seats. Yashar under Eisenkot remains stable with 21 seats, and Bennett's Together party holds steady at 13 seats. Otzma Yehudit under Ben Gvir strengthens by one seat, reaching 10 seats for the first time—a double-digit number. The Democrats and United Torah Judaism maintain 9 and 8 seats respectively. The Joint List and Shas remain unchanged.

A dramatic i24NEWS poll conducted by Direct Polls headed by Tzuriel Sharon and published on October 18, 2026, nine days before the elections for the 26th Knesset, presents a mixed political picture. According to the poll, Likud under Netanyahu drops by two seats compared to last week, receiving 25 seats. Yashar under Eisenkot remains stable with 21 seats, and Bennett's Together party holds steady at 13 seats. Otzma Yehudit under Ben Gvir strengthens by one seat, reaching 10 seats for the first time—a double-digit number. The Democrats and United Torah Judaism maintain 9 and 8 seats respectively. The Joint List and Shas remain unchanged. The poll indicates a volatile political landscape as the election approaches, with key shifts in party strength.

Dramatic i24NEWS poll: Netanyahu drops, Ben Gvir reaches double digits for the first time