A recently conducted poll in Israel has revealed that 70 per cent of the population does not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
The survey also indicates a decline in the approval ratings of the Netanyahu-led Knesset, primarily due to recent decisions, including the dismissal of the chiefs of Shin Bet and Mossad.
Additionally, the poll sought public opinion on the impact of the budget passed this week by the ruling coalition.
The findings showed that 54 per cent of respondents believed it would negatively affect their personal financial situation, 20 per cent said it would have no impact, while only 7 per cent felt it would improve their financial standing.
When asked whether the government prioritised the interests of ultra-Orthodox Israelis and coalition-affiliated groups over the general public, 66 per cent of respondents believed it favoured the former, while just 24 per cent said it served the entire nation.
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On the question of governance, 35 per cent of Israelis felt Netanyahu was best suited to serve as prime minister, while 26 per cent preferred opposition leader Yair Lapid.
However, 33 per cent of respondents said neither of them was suitable for the role.
When Netanyahu was compared to National Unity leader Benny Gantz, 34 per cent supported Netanyahu, while 26 per cent backed Gantz—a notably low figure for Gantz, who has historically polled ahead of Lapid.
An additional 35 per cent said neither Netanyahu nor Gantz was fit to be prime minister.
The poll results come amid intensifying protests across Tel Aviv, with demonstrators demanding that the Netanyahu government engage in peace negotiations with Hamas to ensure the safe return of captives.
Despite public pressure, Israeli authorities have resumed the conflict, launching intensified airstrikes on occupied territories in recent days.
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