Ahead of the early elections scheduled for October 27, 2026, in Israel, the political landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. A public opinion poll by Haaretz newspaper reveals that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has fallen to its lowest level in history.
According to the poll results, the current coalition's seat count has dropped to 48. In contrast, opposition parties have secured a total of 72 seats, giving them the opportunity to achieve a comfortable majority in the Knesset.
Party seat breakdown
In the detailed breakdown, Netanyahu's Likud Party and the Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party led by Gadi Eisenkot each led with 22 seats. The party that includes Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid remained at 16 seats. The entry of the new "New Zionist Homeland Party" into the political scene, winning 4 seats, emerged as a development that could affect the balance within the right-wing bloc.
The Israeli parliament had approved a decision to dissolve itself ahead of the early general elections on October 27, 2026. The country has been experiencing deep political and social polarization since October 7, 2023.
Support also declining in the US
Netanyahu's domestic political decline is also finding echoes on the international stage. Politico magazine wrote that Israel is facing growing criticism within both the Democratic and Republican parties over its policies in Gaza and the West Bank.
According to the magazine, despite the efforts of pro-Israel lobby groups in Washington, support among the US public is declining. This trend aligns with the poll results inside Israel.
