Poll Shows Majority of Israelis Distrust Netanyahu Amid Ongoing Conflict with Iran

Reported by Kokcha News Agency:
As the ceasefire following Israel’s 12-day conflict with Iran continues, a new poll conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute shows that less than half of Israelis trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Haaretz, the poll results, released today, indicate that the recent war has not significantly altered public opinion toward Netanyahu.

Only 46% of respondents said they trust Netanyahu. Among Jewish Israelis, the trust level stands at 46%, while among Arab citizens, it drops to just 10%.

Public Trust in Military and Intelligence
The poll, conducted on June 22-23, before the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect, asked Israelis about their trust in various leaders. Approximately 70% of respondents expressed trust in IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, while 67% said they trust Mossad Director David Barnea. Among Jewish participants, 77% trust Zamir and 74% trust Barnea, while among Arab participants, the trust levels are 25% and 35%, respectively. Netanyahu ranked third in trust, behind Zamir and Barnea.

Low Trust in Coalition Members
The poll also revealed that Israelis have little trust in Netanyahu’s coalition partners. Less than 40% of respondents trust Defense Minister Israel Katz, while only 25% trust Education Minister Yoav Kisch, and 20% trust Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

Higher Trust Among Right-Wing Voters
The highest levels of trust were recorded among respondents who identify as right-wing. Among this group, 64% trust Netanyahu, and 53% trust Katz. However, even within this demographic, trust in Kisch and Regev remains low, at 35% and 30%, respectively.