A new C14 poll released Tuesday evening paints a dramatically reshaped political landscape following the Likud primaries, with the right-wing bloc strengthening to a solid 63-seat majority. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud remains firmly in first place as Israel’s largest party with 32 seats, down one from the previous poll. Meanwhile, the left-wing bloc falls by two seats to 46, while the Arab parties receive a combined 11 seats.
2+In the full breakdown, Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party comes in second with 24 seats, gaining one from last week. Shas follows with 10 seats, while the Democrats receive nine. Otzma Yehudit posts a significant gain, climbing two seats to eight. Yisrael Beytenu falls to seven seats, tying United Torah Judaism. The Religious Zionist Party remains steady at six seats, unchanged from last week.
Naftali Bennett’s Beyachad party suffers a dramatic collapse, falling to just six seats and moving dangerously close to the electoral threshold. Among the Arab parties, Ra’am receives six seats, up one from last week, while Hadash-Ta’al receives five. Below the electoral threshold are Balad at 2.1%, Zionist Home Reservists at 1.2%, Zehut at 1.1%, Ofer Winter at 0.9%, Blue and White at 0.4%, and Gilad Erdan at 0.1%.
2+When voters were asked who is best suited to serve as prime minister, Netanyahu scored a commanding victory with 55% support, leaving his nearest rival, Eisenkot, far behind at 35%. Bennett received just 6%, Avigdor Lieberman 3%, and Benny Gantz only 1%. In a direct head-to-head matchup between Netanyahu and Eisenkot, Netanyahu again leads, 55% to 45%.
2+The poll was conducted via NEXT DATA with participation from 636 adults from the general population on August 18, 2026. Data analysis: Shlomo Filber.