An informal poll aired Tuesday on Channel 14's 'Patriots' program found that 81% of viewers think Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have an easier time facing Naftali Bennett for prime minister than Gadi Eisenkot, according to host Yinon Magal.
The poll, aired during the Tuesday evening broadcast of 'Patriots' on Channel 14, suggests a clear viewer preference regarding the prime minister's potential rivals. The 81% figure measures audience sentiment on Netanyahu's perceived electoral challenge when facing Bennett versus Eisenkot. This informal survey follows a series of recent polls showing Gadi Eisenkot surging. As The Zioneer reported, a Kan 11 poll on Tuesday showed Eisenkot overtaking Bennett for the first time (21 vs 17 seats), while N12's Thursday poll had them tied at 20 seats. Bennett's Polimarket odds have fallen to 21% while Eisenkot's have climbed near 40%. The informal Patriots numbers, while not a scientific survey, add a media-driven gauge of public perception as the opposition realignment continues.
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