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Majority Believe Netanyahu's Call for Broad National Government Is Politically Motivated
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
A Channel 13 poll shows 70% of Israelis think Netanyahu's call for a broad national government is politically motivated, with only 17% seeing it as a genuine unity effort. Public opinion is divided on preferred government types, with many favoring change over the current or unity governments.
- 0170% of Israelis believe Netanyahu's broad government call is politically motivated.
- 02Only 17% see Netanyahu's statement as a genuine unity effort.
- 0332% prefer a change government like Bennett-Lapid's previous administration.
- 0420% want a Zionist government excluding Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 05Just 13% support forming a unity government.
- 06Among coalition supporters, 55% want the current government to continue.
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