Majority of Israelis Say Supreme Court Overstepped Authority, Divided on National Unity Government
A series of public opinion polls published by Channel 14 News reveals Israeli public attitudes on key national, political, and security issues. The data shows a complex picture, including a deadlock over forming a broad national unity government, strong criticism of Supreme Court decisions, and widespread support for the recent Lebanon security agreement.
Regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call to form a broad Zionist national government after the upcoming elections, the public is evenly split, with 47% supporting and 47% opposing the initiative, while 6% remain undecided. On the Supreme Court's involvement in Knesset affairs, 61% of respondents believe the court overstepped its authority in its ruling on the appointment of the State Comptroller, 36% disagree, and 3% have no opinion.
When asked about the timing of the State Comptroller's election, 56% favor postponing it until after the Knesset elections, 38% support holding the election now, and 8% have no stance. Regarding the events marking 1,000 days since the war, 54% view them as politically motivated against the government, 38% see them as a national remembrance, and 8% are undecided.
On security matters, a clear majority of 62% agree that the recent agreement with Lebanon and the continued presence of the Israel Defense Forces in the security zone represent a victory for Israel over Iran and Hezbollah. Thirty-three percent disagree, and 5% have no opinion. These polls highlight the public's critical view of judicial activism and mixed feelings about political unity, alongside strong backing for recent security achievements.
The findings come amid ongoing political debates ahead of the 2026 elections and discussions about the role of the judiciary and government appointments.
