The gap between Netanyahu and Eisenkot surges again – both in mandates and suitability

A Channel 14 poll shows Likud strengthening to 30 seats, while Yashar! led by Gadi Eisenkot weakens to 19. The right-wing bloc rises to 62, the left drops to 45. Netanyahu leads Eisenkot by 8 points in a head-to-head matchup.

A Channel 14 poll published this evening (Monday, October 19, 2026) indicates a strengthening of the right-wing bloc to 62 seats, while the left-wing bloc weakens to 45 seats. Likud under Benjamin Netanyahu strengthens to 30 seats, up from 29 in the previous poll, widening the gap from Yashar! led by Gadi Eisenkot, which loses three seats and drops to 19. The Democrats under Yair Golan strengthen by two seats to 10. The Together party of Naftali Bennett and Shas maintain their strength with 10 seats each. On the question of suitability for prime minister, Netanyahu leads with 56% compared to 30% for Eisenkot, and in a head-to-head matchup the gap widens to eight points (54% vs. 46%). The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA among 454 adults.