A new Ma'ariv poll published Friday morning shows the party of former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot surpassing Likud for the first time, while the Tropper-Hendel alliance fails to cross the electoral threshold and draws votes away from Religious Zionism. The survey reflects ongoing voter realignment ahead of the next election.
A Ma'ariv poll published Friday morning, July 10, 2026, marks the first time the party of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot has overtaken Likud, according to the survey. The Tropper-Hendel alliance, formed last week by former ministers Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel, fails to cross the 3.25% electoral threshold and draws support primarily from Religious Zionism, the poll indicates.
The survey adds to a series of recent polls tracking the rapid rise of Eisenkot's party and the struggles of the Tropper-Hendel merger. Earlier this week, polls by Channel 13, Israel Hayom, and i24NEWS showed varying results, with Eisenkot's party reaching 21 seats in one survey and the Tropper-Hendel alliance hovering near the threshold. The new Ma'ariv poll suggests the merger has not yet consolidated a stable voter base, while Religious Zionism sheds some support.
The results come as coalition talks remain stalled and the political system faces continued fragmentation. The poll's margin of error has not been reported; the findings are based on a sample of Israeli adults.
- StrongChannel 13 poll: Eisenkot's party overtakes Likud for first time, Bennett drops two seats
- Developingi24NEWS poll: Gantz and Tropper below electoral threshold, Eisenkot surges to 21 seats
- DevelopingIsrael Hayom columnist: Eisenkot poised to leap ahead of Likud if he matches Bennett
- StrongKan 11 poll: Likud and Yesh Atid tie for first time; Eisenkot overtakes Netanyahu on suitability
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