Panels conducted a poll for the Knesset Channel that was broadcast on May 23 2016
Which of these two men is more worthy to serve as Defense Minister of Israel?
60% Yaalon, 28% Liberman, 12% Don’t know
Do you agree with Yaalon’s decision to resign from the government?
57% Yes, 28% No, 15% Don’t know
Who do you think was right in the confrontation between Yaalon and Netanyahu?
General Public: 49% Yaalon, 37% Netanyahu, 14% Don’t know
Likud voters: 63% Netanyahu, 19% Yaalon
Where would you place Yaalon on the political map?
36% Moderate Right, 27% Center, 20% Left, 10% Don’t know, 7% Right
Would you consider voting for a party led by Yaalon?
58% No, 16% Yes, 9% Don’t know
Would you consider voting for a party that is led by Yaalon with Saar as #2?
61% No, 17% Maybe, 12% Yes, 10% Don’t know
Would you consider voting for a party that is led by Saar with Yaalon as #2?
60% No, 17% Maybe, 13% Yes, 10% Don’t know
Do you think Yaalon is suited to serve as Prime Minister of Israel?
45% No, 38% Yes, 17% Don’t know
If this is the worst of the public backlash, then Netanyahu is probably feeling pretty good right now. In a a couple of months Yaalon will fade and be as relevant as Ashkenazi and Sa’ar.