Netanyahu stronger than ever since Oct. 7 according to new polls

• Published date: 19 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The survey also highlights a tightening race for Prime Minister, with Benny Gantz receiving 42% of the support compared to Benjamin Netanyahu's 37%. The gap between the two has significantly narrowed, with Gantz's lead shrinking from 12% to just 5% over the past week

According to the Maariv survey, the National Union Party leads with 31 seats, while the dramatic shifts in public opinion reflect the volatile political landscape in Israel during this tumultuous period. The survey included 500 respondents, representing a cross-section of Israel's adult population, with a maximum sampling error of 4.4%.

Shifting sentiments

In a separate but mandated survey by Direct Polls published on Channel 14 this week, a...