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Majority Opposes Recent Knesset Laws and Views Politicians as Self-Serving, Poll Finds

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First reported by Mako · 4 hours ago

What happened

A July 2026 poll shows 42% of Israelis plan to vote for opposition parties, with most opposing recent Knesset laws and viewing politicians as self-serving. Public opinion on Shin Bet chief David Zini is divided, and many opposition voters consider emigrating if Netanyahu wins again. The poll also maps ideological positions of leading politicians.

  • 0142% of Israelis intend to vote for opposition parties in upcoming elections.
  • 0267% oppose recent laws exempting ultra-Orthodox from military service.
  • 0374% believe most Knesset members work for personal gain, not public good.
  • 04Public opinion on Shin Bet chief David Zini is split, with coalition supporters more positive.
  • 0523% of respondents might consider emigrating if Netanyahu wins again, notably among opposition voters.
  • 06Key political figures are ideologically ranked from left (Yair Golan) to right (Itamar Ben-Gvir).

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Benjamin NetanyahuNaftali BennettGadi Eisenkot
OrganizationsKnesset, Shin Bet, Midgam, iPanel
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MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Majority Opposes Recent Knesset Laws and Views Politicians as Self-Serving, Poll Finds
N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Majority Opposes Recent Israeli Laws and Distrusts Politicians, Poll Shows

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