TNS poll: shift in favor of Likud, Jewish support for IDF Gaza operation
91.4%:3.8%
Dr. Aaron Lerner Date 9 January 2009

It should be noted that the TNS poll has consistently showed lower results
for Likud than other polls.

Poll #1 Telephone poll of a representative sample of 800 adult Israelis
(including Arab Israelis) by TNS Teleseker on 8 January and
published in Maariv on 9 January 2009.

Poll #2 Telephone poll of a representative sample of 800 adult Israelis
(including Arab Israelis) by TNS Teleseker on 1 January and
published in
Maariv on 2 January 2009.

Current Knesset seats in [brackets].

#1 #2
27 28 [29] Kadima headed by Livni
17 16 [19] Labor
29 28 [12] Likud
09 11 [ 12] Shas
13 12 [ 11] Yisrael Beteinu
04 04 [03] "Jewish Home" (previously NRP)
00 00 [06] Nat'l Union
06 05 [06] Yahadut Hatorah
05 06 [05] Meretz
00 00 [00] Green Party
00 00 [00] Social Justice (Gaydamak Party)
00 00 [07] Retirees Party
10 10 [10] Arab parties
00 00 [00] Meimad
00 00 [00] Strong Israel (Efraim Sneh)

Additional results for Poll #1 Telephone poll of a representative sample of
500 adult Israeli Jews by TNS Teleseker on 8 January and
published in Maariv on 9 January 2009

11 days ago the IDF began fighting against Hamas in order to stop the firing
of rockets against Israel. To what extent do you support this operation?
Support 91.4% Oppose 3.8% No position/refuse reply 4.8%

The Knesset elections are scheduled for 10 February. In light of the war in
Gaza should the elections be postponed or held on time?
Postpone 48.6% On time 41% No position/refuse reply 10.4%

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
(mail POB 982 Kfar Sava)
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