Poll Finds Majority Believe Ofer Vinter Erred in Independent Run
A Channel 14 poll conducted by NEXT DATA reveals that 51% of Israelis believe Ofer Vinter made a mistake by running independently in the upcoming Knesset elections. Conversely, 31% believe he was correct in his decision, while 18% have no opinion. Vinter's party, "Am Israel," is currently polling at 3%, below the electoral threshold.
The survey also indicated a high level of voter certainty, with 77% of respondents stating they have definitively decided who to vote for, and only 22% still undecided. This suggests that recent political shifts and coalition formations have solidified most voters' choices.
Among voters for the current coalition parties, a significant 65% blame Ofer Vinter for irresponsibility regarding union attempts within the right-wing bloc. Other figures cited include Itamar Ben-Gvir (14%), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (8%), and Bezalel Smotrich (2%).
Coalition voters were also asked about their preferences for candidates to be placed on the Likud party's Knesset list. The legal field was most desired (32%), followed by economics (25%) and security (19%).
The poll was conducted on September 7, 2026, with 1,057 adult participants. Shlomo Filber analyzed the data.