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Netanyahu's Coalition Loses Ground; Opposition Leads 61-49

4/17/2026

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In a Maariv poll, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition holds 49 seats, while the opposition bloc has a 61-seat majority.
Since the Iran war began, Likud has dropped from 27 to 25 seats.
A Channel 12 survey shows Likud at 25, Bennett at 20, and Eisenkot at 14.
Without Arab parties, the coalition would hold 51 seats and the opposition 59.
Elections are due by October 2026.

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Story summary

In a Maariv poll, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition holds 49 seats, while the opposition bloc has a 61-seat majority.
Since the Iran war began, Likud has dropped from 27 to 25 seats.
A Channel 12 survey shows Likud at 25, Bennett at 20, and Eisenkot at 14.
Without Arab parties, the coalition would hold 51 seats and the opposition 59.
Elections are due by October 2026.