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Polymarket Predicts Overwhelming Likud Victory for Most Seats in 2026 Israeli Election

A Polymarket prediction market on the 2026 Israeli legislative election shows near-unanimous confidence that Likud will win the most seats, a sentiment strongly supported by recent exit polls and preliminary election results.

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The Polymarket prediction market, asking "Will Likud win the most seats in the 2026 Israeli legislative election?", has seen an overwhelming surge in confidence for a 'Yes' outcome. With current prices at 0.996 for 'Yes' and 0.004 for 'No', and a substantial trading volume exceeding $8.4 million, the market reflects an almost certain belief among traders that Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party will emerge as the largest single faction in the Knesset.

This market's focus is specifically on which party secures the greatest number of seats, distinct from the complex process of forming a governing coalition. The legislative elections in Israel were held on October 27, 2026, and early results and exit polls strongly corroborate the market's current stance.

Initial exit polls from major Israeli networks (Channels 11, 12, and 13) indicated Likud as the leading party, projected to win 24 or 25 seats. Subsequent updates and official projections further solidified Likud's position, with estimates placing them around 27 seats. The closest contender, Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, consistently lagged behind with projections of 21 to 23 seats. This outcome aligns directly with the Polymarket's high 'Yes' probability, as noted by Ynet News, which reported on October 28, 2026, that Polymarket assigned Likud a 99% chance of being the largest party after the exit polls were released.

While Likud's projected seat count of approximately 27 represents a decrease from its previous 32 seats, and the overall political landscape indicates a struggle for any bloc to form a decisive 61-seat majority, the Polymarket question specifically addresses the largest single party. The strong performance of Arab-led parties, projected to win around 17-19 seats, adds another layer of complexity to coalition negotiations but does not alter Likud's position as the likely single largest party.

Interestingly, pre-election polling and earlier prediction market trends sometimes presented a different picture. In late September 2026, Polymarket data showed Yashar leading Likud in the 'most seats' market, with Yashar at 62% and Likud at 39%. Other pre-election polls also suggested a closer race or even Yashar ahead. This highlights the dynamic nature of political sentiment and prediction markets leading up to an election. However, the post-election data has decisively confirmed Likud's lead in terms of seat count, validating the current Polymarket odds.

Despite the broader political deadlock and the challenging path to forming a stable government, the Polymarket market's resolution is narrowly defined by the number of seats won. Given the consistent reporting from credible sources on the preliminary election results, the high confidence in Likud winning the most seats appears well-founded.

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Market data fetched at 2026-10-29 00:17 UTC | Polymarket ID: 2100981

This article is generated by AI for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions. Data sourced from Polymarket and public web sources.

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