Overview of Israel Elections Survey
The recent survey in Israel revealed interesting insights into the preferences of the citizens regarding the upcoming elections and the leading candidates.
Key Findings
- 42% of respondents prefer Benny Gantz for prime minister.
- 37% of respondents favor Benjamin Netanyahu for the position.
- 21% of respondents are undecided about their choice for PM.
- Gantz’s National Unity party is projected to win 31 seats in the Knesset.
- Netanyahu’s Likud party is expected to secure 21 seats.
Public Sentiment
Thousands of Israelis have been protesting in recent weeks, calling for new elections in Israel. Many citizens have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Gantz’s Call for Early Elections
In April, Benny Gantz proposed holding elections in September this year to ensure unity and address the challenges facing the country. He emphasized the need for the public to renew their trust in the leadership.
Gantz stated, “I believe that the Israeli society needs to renew its contract with its leadership. And I think the only way to do it and still maintain the national effort in fighting Hamas and terrorist groups and other security challenges is by having an agreed election date.”
On the other hand, Benjamin Netanyahu has opposed the idea of early elections, citing concerns that holding polls in the middle of a war would benefit Hamas.