Right-wing government, unity or Arab support? The public has decided in a poll

A Channel 14 poll examined which government the public prefers in the event that no bloc wins a majority in the elections. 40% prefer a right-wing government in partnership with a party from the opposition, 23% a unity government, 18% a minority government backed by the Arab parties, and 16% a left-wing government in partnership with a party from the right. The poll was conducted by NEXT DATA among 568 adults.

A Channel 14 poll examined the preferences of the Israeli public for a scenario in which no political bloc wins a majority in the upcoming elections. According to the poll results, 40% of respondents prefer a right-wing government in partnership with a party from the opposition – the leading option, ahead of the second option by 17 points. 23% support a unity government, 18% a minority government backed by the Arab parties, and 16% a left-wing government in partnership with a party identified with the right. 3% said they had no position. The poll was conducted by the company NEXT DATA among 568 adults from the general population on October 14, 2026. The data analysis was carried out by Shlomo Filber. The poll presents a snapshot of public preferences in a situation of political deadlock, in which a broad right-wing government is the preferred option.