Poll Shows Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Leading, 8% Undecided
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A poll released eleven days before elections shows the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading with 49% support versus 37% for Netanyahu's bloc. A majority of 58% prefer a prime minister other than Netanyahu. Eight percent of voters remain undecided, and former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar is seen as more trustworthy than Netanyahu.
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- The bloc opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu holds 49% support, compared to 37% for Netanyahu's bloc.
- 58% of Israelis prefer a government headed by someone other than Netanyahu, versus 35% for Netanyahu.
- Eight percent of respondents are still undecided on who to vote for.
- Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar is seen as more trustworthy than Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Naftali Bennett is also perceived as more reliable than Netanyahu in several key areas.
- Fourteen percent of voters believe they might switch blocs before election day.
A new poll released Friday, eleven days before the upcoming elections, indicates that the bloc of parties opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds 49% of public support, compared to 37% for Netanyahu's bloc. The survey, conducted by Midgam Research and Consulting for "Ulam Shi Shi," also revealed that 58% of Israelis prefer a government headed by someone other than Netanyahu, while 35% favor Netanyahu as prime minister.
Despite the clear preference for a non-Netanyahu led government, 8% of respondents remain undecided on who to vote for. A smaller segment, 3.7%, is undecided between blocs or unsure who to vote for, a decrease from 5.4% in the previous poll. Overall, 77% of those surveyed stated their intention to vote.
When asked about potential shifts in voting patterns close to election day, 14% believe there's a chance of switching blocs, while 73% said there is no chance. Among coalition voters, 16% see a possibility of switching, compared to 10% of opposition voters and 24% of voters from parties not aligned with either bloc.
The poll also explored public perception regarding leadership. In head-to-head comparisons, former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was perceived as more trustworthy and better equipped to lead Israel to a better future, lower the cost of living, improve education, and handle civilian failures than Prime Minister Netanyahu. Similarly, Naftali Bennett was also seen as more reliable and capable in these areas than Netanyahu.
In a separate question comparing Netanyahu to former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, 43% trusted Bar more, while 34% trusted Netanyahu more, with 23% undecided. The survey included 503 respondents and has a maximum margin of error of 4.4%.
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