Most Israelis Think Netanyahu's Top Goal Is Staying in Power, Not Freeing Hostages: Survey

Most Israelis think Netanyahu's top goal is staying in power, not freeing hostages: Survey

When asked what Netanyahu's main goal is, 55 per cent of respondents said staying in power, while only 36 per cent said safe return of the hostages

The majority in Israel believes that the policy pursued by Netanyahu will not return the hostages.

Israelis are blasting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a new poll aired on Israeli television on Friday night. Most Israelis believe Netanyahu is more interested in staying in power than winning the war in Gaza or freeing the hostages. Asked what they believe Netanyahu's main goal is, 55% of respondents to the Channel 12 news survey said it is staying in power, 36% said it is the return of the hostages, and 9% said they were not s…