Poll: Israel's Eisenkot Leads Netanyahu by 9 Points, Coalition Edges Opposition by 2 Seats
A new survey cited by Anadolu Agency shows Yashar party leader Benny Gantz's former ally Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the question of preferred premier, while the ruling coalition holds a narrow lead over the opposition.
A newly published poll indicates that Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot is preferred as prime minister by 45% of respondents, compared with 36% who favored current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Anadolu Agency.
The nine-point gap suggests a shift in public sentiment regarding Israel's political leadership, though the report did not specify the polling organization, sample size, or margin of error.
On seat projections, the poll found that Netanyahu's governing coalition leads the opposition by two seats, according to the same report. Anadolu Agency did not provide a full breakdown of projected seats for individual parties.
The findings come amid ongoing political competition in Israel, where opinion polls have periodically shown fluctuating support for Netanyahu and rival figures, including former military chief Eisenkot, who has positioned himself as a political alternative through the Yashar party.
Further details on the poll's methodology, timing, and sponsoring organization were not disclosed in the available report.
Sources
- Israel’s Eisenkot leads Netanyahu by 9 points as coalition edges opposition by 2 seats: Poll — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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