A Channel 14 poll released Thursday evening shows an updated snapshot of the Knesset seat distribution and suitability for prime minister if elections were held today. The data shows the right-wing bloc maintaining a majority of 63 seats, while Benjamin Netanyahu continues to lead by a significant margin on the question of who is most suited to serve as prime minister.
The data shows that if elections were held today, Likud would remain the largest party with 33 seats. Behind it stands Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party with 21 seats—up one seat from last week. Shas receives 10 seats, and the Democrats also strengthen to 10 seats.
1+Bennett and Lapid’s Yachad party gets just 8 seats, as do Yisrael Beiteinu and United Torah Judaism, while Otzma Yehudit stands at 7 seats. Religious Zionism holds steady at 5 seats. In the Arab sector, Joint List receives 5 seats and Ra’am another 5. Blue and White, Moshe Feiglin’s Zehut, and Yoaz Hendel and Zvi Hauser’s Israeli Foundations do not cross the electoral threshold.
In terms of bloc division, the right-wing bloc stands at 63 seats, the left-wing bloc receives 47 seats, and the Arab parties hold 10 seats.
1+On the question of suitability for prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu continues to lead by a considerable margin and even strengthens compared to last week with 55%. Gadi Eisenkot holds second place with 31%, Naftali Bennett receives 9%, Avigdor Lieberman gets 4%, and Benny Gantz receives just 1%.
Disclaimer: The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA with participation from 752 adults from the general population on July 9, 2026. Data analysis: Shlomo Filber.