Poll Shows Israelis Trust Netanyahu Over Media on Pre-Oct. 7 Warnings
A new public opinion poll conducted by Israel's Channel 14 reveals that a majority of Israelis trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's account more than journalistic investigations into warnings received before the October 7th Hamas attack. When asked whom they believe following a wave of publications about pre-war warnings, 53% of respondents stated they believe the prime minister, while 46% said they trust the journalists who published the investigation's findings. One percent had no defined position.
The survey also explored Israelis' perceptions of the motives behind these publications. A significant 54% of respondents believe the reports are politically motivated, with a pre-election agenda. Conversely, 44% believe journalists are seeking to reveal the truth, and 2% were undecided.
Additionally, the poll addressed Netanyahu's recent meeting with the ruler of the United Arab Emirates. When asked if this visit indicated trust in the Israeli leader from moderate Arab leaders, 51% of respondents answered affirmatively, while 34% disagreed, and 15% were unsure.
The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA on Monday, September 28, 2026, surveying 573 adult residents representing the general population. Shlomo Filber analyzed the data.
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