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Israel Counter up to 46

Israel Counter up to 46 in GOP Debates+NH Forum compared to one mention in the four on the Democratic Party side (Debates+SC Forum). Overall Israel was mentioned four times, one each, by four candidates during the the Fox Business Debate.

GOP Events Times
Huckabee6 6
Cruz 7 5
Rubio 7 5
Fiorina 7 4
Paul 7 3
Bush 7 3
Kasich 7 2
Christie7 2
Trump 6 2
Santorum7 1
Carson 7 1
Gilmore 1 0
Pataki 5 4 out
Jindal 5 4 out
Graham 5 2 out
Walker 3 2 out
Perry 2 0 out
*Events: Debates+NH Forum

Dem Events Times
Clinton 4 0
O’Malley4 0
Sanders 4 0
Webb 1 1 out
Chafee 1 0 out
*Events: Debates+SC Forum

Panels conducted a poll that was broadcast by the Knesset Channel on Jan 11 2016.

What grade do you give Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid?

30% Average, 27% Bad, 26% Good, 10% Very Good, 7% Don’t know

Does the fact that Lapid has recruited himself to be Israel’s public diplomacy agent overseas added to his value?

52% Yes, 39% No, 9% Don’t Know

How does Lapid’s decision to get closer to the Haredim (ultra-orthodox) change the chances you will vote for him?

51% No change, 36% Lower chance I vote for him, 10% Higher chance I vote for him, 3% Don’t know

If the elections were conducted today – would you consider voting for Yesh Atid led by Lapid?

61% No, 25% Yes, 14% Don’t Know

Of the following leaders, which one is most suited to serve as Prime Minister?

24% Benjamin Netanyahu, 16% Yair Lapid, 11% Naftali Bennett, 10% Issac Herzog, 7% Avigdor Liberman, 4% Moshe Kahlon, 7% Don’t Know, 21% None of the Above

Midgam conducted a poll of 705 people with a 5.4% error rate for the Channel 2 that was broadcast Jan 9 2016.

How pleased are you from the conduct the following ministers?

Top 5: Health Minister Litzman (UTJ) 56.1%, Transportation Minister Katz (Likud) 50.5%, Defense Minister Yaalon (Likud) 50.5%, Justice Minister Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) 46.9%, Education Minister Bennett (Bayit Yehudi) 45.5%.

Bottom 5: Periphery Minister Deri (Shas) 18.9%, Prime Minister Netanyahu (Likud) 32.1%, Finance Minister Kahlon (Kulanu) 37%, Culture Minister Regev (Likud) 37.8%, Homeland Security Minister Erdan (Likud) 38%.

Note: Currently there are 20 ministers including the Prime Minister serving in the Israeli cabinet. The results for the other ten ministers that were not listed are under 45.5% and above 38%.

Poll on Settlers & Hilltop Youth

Panels conducted a poll for the Knesset Channel that was broadcast Jan 4 2016.

How has “Price Tag” events changed your opinion of settlers?

59% Hurt, 36% Didn’t change, 2% Increased

Are the “Hilltop Youth” a result of the settlement enterprise?

41% No, 39% Yes, 20% Don’t know

Do you believe Judea and Samaria Council leaders when they condemn the “Hilltop Youth”?

41% Yes, 36% No, 23% Don’t know

Are the Judea and Samaria Council leaders responsible for what is called “Hilltop Youth”?

48% Yes, 34% No, 18% Don’t know

What do the settlers need to do to regain your trust?

42% Act against the gangs, 28% We believe in them, 13% Don’t bother, 9% Don’t know, 8% Condemn

Panels conducted a poll for the Knesset Channel that was published Dec 31 2015.

Is it correct to investigate the Prime Minister’s wife Sarah Netanyahu in the Prime Minister Residence case?

66% Yes, 19% No, 15% Don’t know

Should Prime Minister Netanyahu also be investigated by the police in this case?

38% No, 38% Yes, 24 Don’t know

Likud supporters: 62% No, 25% Yes, 13% Don’t know

Is there truth that Sara Netanyahu broke the law or are disgruntled ex-workers out to get her?

48% Truth, 27% Don’t know, 25% Out to get her

Likud supporters: 40% Out to get her, 38% Truth, 22% Don’t know

If charges are filed against Sarah Netanyahu, should Prime Minister Netanyahu resign from his position?

46% No, 39% Yes, 15% Don’t know

How will Minister Chaim Katz’s election as Likud Central Committee Chairman influence Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to control the Likud movement?

33% Won’t influence, 33% Don’t know, 22% Will make things more difficult for Netanyahu, 12% Will make things easier for Netanyahu

Of the following candidates who could defeat Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Likud Leadership race?

44% No one, 34% Saar, 4% Yisrael Katz, 4% Yaalon, 1% Chaim Katz

Should the position of Israeli Prime Minister be limited to two terms?

56% Yes, 26% No

Likud supporters: 57% No, 37% Yes

Is Prime Minister Netanyahu’s move to make the Likud Leadership Primary early a democratic move?

46% No, 32% Yes, 22% Don’t know

Likud supporters: 52% Yes, 38% No, 10% Don’t know

Is Aryeh Deri’s return to the Interior Ministry appropriate?

68% No, 21% Yes