Israeli opposition tops new poll as Netanyahu allies explore voting restrictions

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A new poll released Wednesday by Channel 13 projects an opposition bloc securing 61 seats in Israel's upcoming October 27 election, potentially unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This projection comes as Netanyahu's allies reportedly explore measures to restrict voting access for Israelis abroad and in assisted-living facilities, demographics largely opposed to the current government.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 11:31 PM's allies look to restrict flights into Israel potentially carrying anti-Netanyahu voters ahead of 27 October election Gadi Eizenkot, former Israeli army chief of staff, at the launch of the Yashar party's election campaign in Hod Hasharon, central Israel, on 30 June 2026 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off A bloc of Israeli parties seeking to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would secure the narrowest possible parliamentary majority in October’s elect

Israeli opposition tops new poll as Netanyahu allies explore voting restrictions

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