Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Rising Support Amid Conflict with Hamas
Domestic support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on the rise as the Jewish State's war against the Iran-backed Islamic terror group Hamas advances. Poll numbers show the right-wing bloc in Israel nearing 60 seats, with Netanyahu's Likud Party receiving strong support.
Key Points
- Netanyahu's Likud Party would receive 26 mandates in recent polls
- Netanyahu leading Gantz 47-31 in prime minister matchup
- Right-Religious bloc leading left's bloc 59-51 in the polls
Pros
- Netanyahu's Likud Party receiving strong support in recent polls
- People of Israel viewing every effort to overthrow the government as a reason to support Netanyahu more
- Netanyahu leading over centrist rival Benny Gantz in poll numbers
Cons
- Centrist Benny Gantz's National Unity Party receiving fewer mandates in the polls