Israelis prefer Netanyahu as prime minister over other opposition leaders: Report

More Israelis believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is better suited to lead the country than opposition leader Yair Lapid, former premier Naftali Bennett, and National Unity chair Benny Gantz, according to a new television poll, The Times of Israel reported. 

In a Channel 12 news survey, 32 percent of respondents preferred Netanyahu for prime minister, while 28 percent favoured Lapid. Additionally, 31 percent said neither, and four percent were unsure.

When asked to choose between Netanyahu and Bennett, 33 percent preferred Netanyahu, 32 percent supported Bennett, 31 percent believed neither was suitable, and four percent were undecided.

The poll indicates a rise in support for Netanyahu, coming two days after his address to a joint session of Congress in Washington.

However, the poll also found that 65 percent of respondents said the speech did not change their views on the prime minister. Moreover, 48 percent believed he went to Washington for personal interests.