New Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Trailing Opposition 18 Days Before Election
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A new "Ulpan Shishi" poll indicates that 18 days before the election, the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 50% support, versus 35% for Netanyahu's bloc. Most Israelis, 58%, prefer a prime minister other than Netanyahu. Sixty-seven percent believe the government has not fixed the failures of October 7th, and 48% trust Gadi Eisenkot more than Netanyahu to address them. Minister of Transportation Miri Regev received poor ratings from 70% of respondents.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Opposition bloc leads Netanyahu's bloc 50% to 35% in new poll 18 days before election.
- 58% of Israelis prefer a prime minister other than Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 67% believe the government has not fixed the failures leading to October 7th.
- 48% trust Gadi Eisenkot more than Netanyahu to fix post-October 7th failures.
- Minister of Transportation Miri Regev received poor performance ratings from 70% of respondents.
- 11% of voters remain undecided, with about 5.4% undecided between blocs.
A new "Ulpan Shishi" poll released on October 26th, just 18 days before the election, indicates that the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds 50% of public support, compared to 35% for Netanyahu's bloc. This finding contrasts with recent trends suggesting a narrowing of the 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 about 5.4% are undecided between blocs or unsure who to vote for; the rest are deliberating between parties within their preferred bloc. This segment represents approximately six seats, potentially decisive in the election outcome. The survey was conducted before a published interview with retired Major General Avi Gil, former Military Secretary to the Prime Minister.
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% thinking otherwise. Even within Netanyahu's bloc, 40% feel the government has not addressed these failures. When asked about confidence in correcting these issues, 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 attribute responsibility to all parties involved, while 20% blame the Ministry of Transportation, 6% the Shin Bet, and 5% the Mossad. In terms of confidence to fix these issues, Eisenkot again leads, with 44% trusting a government under his leadership versus 28% favoring Netanyahu.
Finally, Minister of Transportation Miri Regev received a poor performance rating from 70% of respondents, with only 19% giving her a good grade. Among Netanyahu bloc voters, the assessment was more balanced, with 41% giving her a poor grade and 41% a good one.
