Eisenkot Gains in Polls Amid US-Iran Deal; Netanyahu, Bennett Falter

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party is trending upward in Israeli polls following the recent US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are losing support. A poll by KAN News found Yashar at 21 seats, with Netanyahu's Likud dropping to 23 and Bennett's Together to 17.

The shift in public opinion appears linked to the US-Iran deal, which 55% of respondents oppose. A significant 70% also expressed fear that Iran remains a threat despite the new agreement. This contrasts sharply with previous polls, where Bennett's party had seen a five-seat decline from its peak.

Media commentators are questioning Bennett's political future, with some suggesting he should join forces with Eisenkot. When asked about potentially taking a backseat, Bennett emphasized his experience and stated he would do "anything in the world to replace this very bad government," asserting that "ego will not be a factor."

Respondents favored Eisenkot over Bennett to lead the opposition bloc, with 32% choosing Eisenkot compared to 22% for Bennett. However, Likud still leads as the largest single party with 23 seats, and the bloc of parties supporting Netanyahu holds 52 seats, while the opposition bloc has 57.

Despite the coalition's decline, Netanyahu remains the preferred candidate for prime minister, with 41% of respondents deeming him suitable, compared to 33% for Eisenkot. This suggests a complex political landscape where party support is shifting, but Netanyahu retains a personal advantage in leadership suitability.

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I will do anything in the world to replace this very bad government. I will not let ego be a factor.