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Likud Gains Ground; Israelis Favor Early Elections

1/30/2026

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Likud gains two seats to 50 in the coalition, aided by the Arab parties' joint run and the return of a Gaza hostage's remains.
A Maariv poll projects the opposition at 57 seats, with the Arab Joint List winning 13.
Yesh Atid drops to 7.
Half of Israelis favor elections this year, with 39% wanting them sooner.

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Story summary

Likud gains two seats to 50 in the coalition, aided by the Arab parties' joint run and the return of a Gaza hostage's remains.
A Maariv poll projects the opposition at 57 seats, with the Arab Joint List winning 13.
Yesh Atid drops to 7.
Half of Israelis favor elections this year, with 39% wanting them sooner.