Poll: About 70% of Israelis believe the government has not done enough to combat the cost of living

A poll by the 'Latet' organization published this morning reveals that 69.9% of Israelis believe the government has not done enough to combat poverty and the cost of living. 64.6% feel that gaps have widened, and 42% reported a deterioration in their economic situation since 2022. 44.4% would consider voting for a different party if their party does not present a clear economic plan.

A poll by the 'Latet' organization published this morning (Wednesday) reveals that 69.9% of Israelis believe the current government has not done enough to address poverty, social gaps, and the cost of living. The poll, conducted ahead of the elections, is based on 495 respondents reflecting the social and religious mosaic in Israel. 64.6% of respondents feel that socio-economic gaps have widened during the government's term, and 42% reported that their economic situation has significantly worsened since the 2022 elections. 81.8% believe that the government's treatment of poverty is a low priority, and 69.5% defined the existence of millions of people living in poverty as a state failure. Meanwhile, 47.7% stated they would vote according to parties' commitments to promote social solutions, and 44.4% expressed willingness to consider voting for a different party if their party does not present a clear economic plan. The organization's CEO, Eran Weintrob, and its president, Gilles Darmon, called on all parties to include a commitment to operative policy steps in their platforms.