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Public Poll Shows Overwhelming Negative Ratings for Israeli Ministers, Yoav Kisch Hits Record Low
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By אבי וידר
First reported by N12 · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
A Channel 12 poll shows Israeli ministers, especially Education Minister Yoav Kisch, receiving overwhelmingly negative public ratings. Most respondents prefer new leadership over Prime Minister Netanyahu and credit Donald Trump for the return of hostages. The public also largely opposes recent legislation promoting Torah study as a core value.
- 01Education Minister Yoav Kisch receives 69% negative ratings, the worst among ministers.
- 02Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also faces 69% negative public evaluation.
- 03Prime Minister Netanyahu gets 58% negative ratings, with 58% preferring new leadership.
- 0458% credit Donald Trump, not the Israeli government, for the return of hostages.
- 05Strong public opposition (66%) to the new Basic Law promoting Torah study as a fundamental value.
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