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Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu Out of Politics

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By יוני גבאי

First reported by N12 · Jun 19, 2026

What happened

A Channel 12 poll found that 59% of Israelis think Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next election. The survey also showed Nir Barkat leading as a possible Likud successor and strong public opposition to the U.S.-Iran deal.

  • 0159% of Israelis say Netanyahu should not run in the next election.
  • 02Even 11% of Netanyahu-bloc voters said he should not contest it.
  • 03Nir Barkat leads the Likud succession poll with 18%.
  • 0467% say the U.S.-Iran deal is bad for Israel.
  • 05The poll was published four months before the election on Channel 12.

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Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael KatzYariv Levin
OrganizationsChannel 12, Likud, Mossad

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu Out of Politics
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Poll Finds Majority Say Netanyahu Should Not Run Again
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Before Next Election
N12Center · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Before the Election
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Politics

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