News 14 poll: Who does the public trust – Netanyahu or the media?

A News 14 poll finds that 53% of the public believe Netanyahu's version of events, compared to 46% who trust journalists who published investigations into warnings before October 7. 54% believe the publications are motivated by election considerations. The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA among 573 adults.

A News 14 poll, published this evening in the main edition, examined public trust following a wave of publications about warnings that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly received before the Hamas attack on October 7. 53% of respondents said they believe Netanyahu's version, compared to 46% who trust the journalists who published the investigations. 54% believe the motive for the publications is election considerations, while 44% believe their purpose is to reveal the truth. The poll also examined public opinion regarding Netanyahu's meeting with the ruler of the United Arab Emirates: 51% said the meeting indicates trust of moderate Arab leaders in the Prime Minister, compared to 34% who thought it does not indicate this. The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA among 573 adults from the general population on September 28, 2026. Data analysis: Shlomo Filber. The framework of the poll, originating from a channel identified with the right, presents a dichotomy between Netanyahu and the media, and portrays the publications as motivated by election considerations.