Following Mandelblit's testimony: Does the public support canceling Netanyahu's trial?

A Channel 14 News poll, broadcast in the main edition, examined public attitudes on whether to cancel Netanyahu's trial in light of Mandelblit's testimony. 50% of respondents oppose cancellation, 45% support it, and 5% have no position. In a separate poll, 58% oppose granting Netanyahu an immediate pardon, compared to 36% who support it. The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA among 538 adults.

A Channel 14 News poll, broadcast this evening (Monday) in the main edition, examined public attitudes on whether to cancel the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit. Mandelblit testified that he did not examine the evidence in the amended indictment before approving it. Participants were asked: "In light of Mandelblit's testimony in Netanyahu's trial that he did not examine the evidence in the amended indictment before approving it, should the trial be canceled?" According to the results, 50% of respondents believe the trial should not be canceled, compared to 45% who support canceling it. Five percent replied that they have no position. In a separate poll, 58% of respondents oppose granting Netanyahu an immediate pardon by the President, compared to 36% who support it. Six percent have no position. The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA with 538 adults from the general population, and was held on October 12, 2026. Data analysis: Shlomo Filber.