Poll: Most Israelis back changing settlements policy
The gist
A poll found most Israelis think the government's settlements policy should change to avoid further sanctions.
The split runs along party lines, with opposition voters far more supportive than Netanyahu's.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new measures against Israeli settlements, insisting Britain was not trying to influence Israel's election.
- Oct 27, 2026Israel held its general election; exit polls suggested most Israelis voted against Netanyahu, with no clear winner.
- Nov 2, 2026A poll found most Israelis think the government's settlements policy should change to avoid further sanctions; the UK trade ban was not a decisive factor in how Israelis voted.