Israelis souring on Netanyahu’s handling of pandemic, economic crisis — poll

The Israeli public is souring on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic fallout, according to a television poll.

Asked how they rate Netanyahu’s performance in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak in health terms, 58 percent of respondents to the Channel 12 survey say they approve, versus 36% who disapprove.

When asked the same question on May 8, 74% approved and 23% disapproved.

Concerning Netanyahu’s handling of the economic aspects of the virus, 35% say they approve, while 58% give him a thumbs down.

In the May poll, 53% approved and 43% disapproved.

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