Israel Poll Shows New Union Edges Out Likud as Largest Party
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 18:26 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
The Times of Israel reports that a Channel 12 survey found the new Lapid-Bennett union leading with 60 seats, while the Likud party is at 50. The Arab parties are projected to win 10 seats. Reuters reports no change from last week's polling.
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