A poll by Israeli Channel 12 reveals that nearly 23% of Israelis are considering leaving their country, or have a relative who is considering it, in the event of Benjamin Netanyahu being re-elected.
The proportion is significant: according to this poll, 68% of respondents say they are not considering leaving, while the remaining respondents say they are undecided. The survey does not specify an election timetable, but it comes amid intense political tensions surrounding the ruling coalition.
The same poll reveals widespread rejection of the legislation passed this week by Netanyahu's coalition. Two laws are the focus of criticism: one elevates Torah study to the status of a quasi-constitutional value, and the other aims to protect ultra-Orthodox Jews who evade military service from the risk of arrest. Overall, 67% of Israelis surveyed oppose these laws, compared to 21% who support them, with the remaining respondents undecided.
These results reflect a deep divide between a part of Israeli society and the religious and political orientations of the governing coalition, which for several months has been granting significant concessions to ultra-Orthodox parties in exchange for their parliamentary support.
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