Poll Finds Israelis Divided on Unity Government Amidst Political Stalemate

A new poll by Israel's Channel 12 News reveals that 35% of Israelis would support a unity government if elections again result in no clear winner. However, 29% oppose this idea, while a significant 36% remain undecided, indicating a segment of the public open to breaking existing political blocs.

The survey also explored specific preferences regarding leadership and coalition composition. A strong majority of opposition voters, 79%, are against a unity government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Conversely, a majority of coalition voters, 57%, oppose a unity government headed by Benny Gantz.

Regarding past decisions, 46% of opposition supporters believe it was not a mistake not to cooperate with Netanyahu over the past four years, while 36% consider it a mistake. When asked how the opposition bloc should act if Netanyahu secures a majority, 53% favored no cooperation at all, with 29% suggesting participation under Netanyahu but excluding Itamar Ben-Gvir and the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Furthermore, the poll indicated that 51% of coalition voters would oppose a unity government that excludes Itamar Ben-Gvir or the ultra-Orthodox parties, with only 25% expressing support for such a scenario.