Poll Shows Majority of Israelis Favor Unity Government
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A new i24NEWS poll reveals that 60% of Israelis favor a unity government, while 34% prefer new elections. The survey also showed strong opposition to a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot relying on Arab parties, with 74% against it. In a hypothetical election scenario, the Likud would be the largest party with 28 seats, followed by "Yashar" with 20.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 60% of Israelis support forming a unity government, according to a new i24NEWS poll.
- 34% of Israelis prefer new elections, while an equal percentage backs a Netanyahu-led unity government.
- 74% of respondents oppose a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot with Arab party support.
- In a hypothetical election, the Likud would win 28 seats, followed by "Yashar" with 20.
- The poll explored public opinion on government composition and future election outcomes.
A new poll released by i24NEWS indicates that 60% of Israelis support the formation of a unity government, while 34% oppose it. The survey, conducted by Direct Polls, was released Tuesday as political parties prepare for consultations with President Yitzhak Herzog following recent Knesset elections.
The poll explored public preferences for government composition, with 34% favoring new elections and an equal percentage supporting a unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. A unity government scenario presented to respondents included the Likud, "Yashar," "Beitech," and the Religious Zionism parties, committed to advancing four key initiatives: drafting the ultra-Orthodox into the military, establishing a state inquiry commission, canceling Netanyahu's trial, and advancing judicial reform by consensus.
Support for a minority government led by "Yashar" party leader Gadi Eisenkot was significantly lower, with 16% favoring such a government and 14% supporting a unity government under his leadership.
Furthermore, the survey specifically examined a scenario of a minority government led by Eisenkot, relying on the support of Arab parties, including Ra'am led by Mansour Abbas, with the Joint List providing external support. This option faced strong opposition, with 74% of respondents against it and 22% in favor.
The poll also assessed voting intentions in case of new elections. The Likud emerged as the largest party with 28 Knesset seats, followed by "Yashar" with 20 seats, and "Beitech" with 12 seats. The Joint List garnered 11 seats, while the Democrats and Yisrael Beiteinu each received eight seats. Ra'am, United Torah Judaism, and Shas were projected to receive seven seats each, with Religious Zionism-Identity and Otzma Yehudit each obtaining six seats.
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