Netanyahu best suited as next prime minister, likely to form new government, new poll suggests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "best suited" to serve as prime minister, according to a Thursday poll. The survey found that 53.3% of respondents said Netanyahu is best suited for the role, more than…
Assessment
A new poll gives Benjamin Netanyahu a commanding lead over potential rivals, with a 27-point gap on suitability for prime minister and a projected 13-seat Knesset advantage for Likud. The collapse of Naftali Bennett's support and the marginal polling of other contenders suggests the center-right opposition has fragmented, opening a clear path for Netanyahu to form a coalition. What remains unclear from these numbers is whether that coalition would draw from religious and right-wing parties or require broader partnerships.