Poll: 55% of Israelis Prefer Unity Government in Case of Election Deadlock

A Maariv poll finds that a majority of Israelis favor a unity government over repeated elections, while giving Gadi Eisenkot a lead over Benjamin Netanyahu.

A poll published by the Maariv newspaper indicates that a majority of Israelis support forming a national unity government if the October 27 Knesset elections conclude without a decisive outcome, as reported by Arutz 7 and The Jerusalem Post.

According to the findings, 55% of respondents favor a unity government over heading to another round of elections. However, Arutz 7 noted that voters identified with the "change bloc" condition their support on having a representative from their camp lead such a coalition.

Additionally, The Jerusalem Post reported that the poll surveyed suitability for prime minister, finding that Gadi Eisenkot holds a lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, garnering 48% support compared to Netanyahu's 41%.