Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Trailing Opposition 18 Days Before Election
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A new poll released 18 days before elections shows the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading with 50% support, compared to 35% for Netanyahu's bloc. Most Israelis, 58%, prefer a prime minister other than Netanyahu. The survey also found that 67% believe the government has not fixed the failures leading to the October 7th attacks, with 48% trusting Gadi Eisenkot more than Netanyahu to address them.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Opposition bloc leads Netanyahu's bloc 50% to 35% in new poll 18 days before elections.
- 58% of Israelis prefer a prime minister other than Benjamin Netanyahu, poll finds.
- 67% believe the government has not rectified the failures of October 7th.
- 48% trust Gadi Eisenkot more than Netanyahu to fix post-October 7th failures.
- 11% of voters remain undecided, potentially impacting election results.
- Transportation Minister Miri Regev received a poor rating from 70% of respondents.
A new "Uvda" poll conducted 18 days before elections indicates that the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a significant lead, with 50% of public support compared to 35% for Netanyahu's bloc. This finding contrasts with recent trends suggesting a narrowing gap between the two blocs. The poll also revealed that 58% of respondents prefer a prime ministerial candidate other than Netanyahu, while 34% favor the incumbent.
Eleven percent of those surveyed remain undecided about their vote, but only 5.4% are wavering between blocs, with the rest deliberating within their preferred bloc. These undecided voters represent approximately six Knesset seats, potentially influencing the election's outcome. The survey was conducted before a published interview with former Military Secretary Avi Gil.
Regarding the failures of October 7th, 67% of respondents believe the government has not rectified the shortcomings that led to the attack, with only 14% holding the opposite view. Even within Netanyahu's bloc, 40% feel the government has failed to address these issues. When asked about confidence in fixing these failures, 48% trust a government led by Gadi Eisenkot more, compared to 30% who trust Netanyahu's leadership.
The poll also addressed public opinion on failures related to an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight. Forty-nine percent attributed responsibility to all parties involved, while 20% blamed the Ministry of Transportation. In a separate question about confidence in addressing these transportation-related failures, 44% favored Eisenkot's leadership, versus 28% for Netanyahu.
Finally, the survey asked for public ratings of Transportation Minister Miri Regev. Seventy percent gave her a poor rating, while 19% rated her positively. Among supporters of Netanyahu's bloc, the results were more divided, with 41% giving Regev a poor rating and 41% a good one.
