Netanyahu trial and Haredi conscription: What issue will decide who the public votes for?

A News 14 poll reveals: 53% oppose canceling the Netanyahu trial; 29% see the October 7 disaster as the main factor in voting; 62% support increased readiness against Iran; the public is divided on whether Netanyahu's considerations are political or security-related.

A News 14 poll published this evening (Tuesday) in the main edition reveals public attitudes ahead of the upcoming elections. The data shows that 53% of respondents oppose immediately canceling the Netanyahu trial following the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, compared to 40% who support its cancellation. When asked what most influences their voting decision, 29% said the October 7 disaster is the central factor, followed by the security situation at 27%. The judicial reform ranks third with 20%, the Haredi conscription issue with 11%, and the economic situation with 9%. Regarding the renewal of arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students ahead of the elections, 47% believe the arrests stem from political considerations, while 46% believe they do not. 62% of respondents support increased readiness against Iran. On whether Netanyahu manages security events based on political or security considerations, a narrow gap was recorded: 48% believe political considerations, 47% security considerations.