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- Israel's voters go to the polls on Oct 27 in a tightly contested election.
- Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot runs as the opposition’s candidate promising a more transparent government.
- A Maariv poll shows 48% prefer Eisenkot as prime minister versus 41% for Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Seat projections give Yashar 21 seats and Likud 18 seats.
- Both coalition and opposition blocs are projected to hold 51 seats each.