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New Poll Shows Record Gap Against Netanyahu Ahead of Elections
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By מאיר שלם
First reported by Channel 13 · Aug 28, 2026
What happened
A Channel 12 poll shows 59% of Israelis oppose Netanyahu continuing as prime minister, with a record 27% gap on his suitability. Netanyahu's bloc trails with 31% support versus 50% for opposition parties. Ofer Winter's new party gains 4%, while a third bloc fails to pass the threshold. Itamar Ben-Gvir leads Yoav Segalovitz as preferred public security minister.
- 0159% of Israelis oppose Netanyahu continuing as prime minister, only about one-third support him.
- 02Netanyahu faces a record 27% negative gap on suitability for prime minister.
- 03Opposition parties lead with 50% support; Netanyahu's bloc has 31%.
- 04Ofer Winter's new party gains 4%, roughly six Knesset seats.
- 05Third bloc parties get 5% but fail to cross the electoral threshold.
- 06Itamar Ben-Gvir leads Yoav Segalovitz 29% to 21% as preferred public security minister.
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