Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a decline in public support, as a new poll shows that a majority of citizens no longer consider him a trustworthy figure to lead the country.
According to a poll conducted by Channel 12, around 60% of Israelis say they do not trust Netanyahu, while only 38% say they trust the current prime minister.
The results, published by Israeli media, show that some of Netanyahu's political rivals enjoy higher levels of trust among citizens.
Former Israeli army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, who is seen as one of Netanyahu's main challengers, is viewed positively by a significant portion of respondents. 54% of citizens declare that they have confidence in him, while 29% express their opposition.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, another name being touted as a potential rival to Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, also scores more favorably in some respects. According to the poll, 41% of respondents say they trust Bennett, while 53% do not.
The survey also revealed that the majority of Israeli citizens think that the ruling coalition's recent decisions could directly influence their political choice in the upcoming elections.
One of the most controversial issues remains the exclusion of haredi men (ultra-Orthodox Jews) from military service, a topic that has caused strong clashes within Israeli society and tensions within the ruling coalition.
Israel's parliamentary elections are expected to be held no later than October 27, 2026, where citizens will elect the 120 members of the Knesset. Their outcome could be decisive for the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition.
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