Majority Opposes Recent Israeli Laws and Distrusts Politicians, Poll Shows

A recent poll conducted by Meno Geva in collaboration with Midgam and iPanel, published on July 17, 2026, reveals widespread public dissatisfaction with the Israeli Knesset and political leadership. According to the survey, 42% of respondents intend to vote for opposition parties in the upcoming elections, while 36% support parties aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The poll also found that 64% rated the Knesset's overall performance as poor, with 74% believing that most members of Knesset act in their own interest rather than for the public.

The survey highlighted strong opposition to recent legislation allowing ultra-Orthodox Jews to avoid mandatory military service, with 67% opposing these laws. Opinions on the Shin Bet chief David Zini's performance were divided; 39% rated him poorly, while 37% gave a positive assessment. The controversy surrounding Zini included his recommendation to grant lifetime security to Netanyahu and his family, which was approved by the relevant ministerial committee.

Regarding potential emigration, 68% of respondents said they would not consider leaving Israel if Netanyahu wins the next election. However, a significant portion of opposition voters (39%) indicated they might consider leaving, raising concerns about political polarization. The poll also mapped the ideological positions of key political figures on a right-to-left scale, placing Yair Golan and Yair Lapid on the left, and Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich on the right, with Netanyahu positioned moderately right.

The survey sampled 502 Israeli adults aged 18 and over using statistically accepted methods, with a margin of error of 4.4%. It reflects a deeply divided electorate with skepticism toward the current political establishment and contentious views on recent legislative decisions and security leadership.