As former Prime Minister Ehud Barak seeks media interviews, seeking to test the waters for a possible comeback, a poll shows most of the tzibur is uninterested in his return to politics.

Last week, during one interview, Barak stated clearly that while Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is suited for the post, he is the most suited of all candidates because Netanyahu does not know how to make decisions. Barak served as Israel’s 10th Prime Minister, from 1999 to 2001.

A poll was conducted by iPanel headed by Dr. Mina Tzemach for Channel 12 News. Respondents were asked if they believe Ehud Barak should return to politics. 44% of respondents do not think so as compared to 26% who favor the move. 30% are undecided if it is the correct thing to do or not.

Despite the police investigations against him, most of the tzibur believes Binyamin Netanyahu is the most suited candidate. 29% feel he is the best option available while 14% view Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid as the best option, followed by Naftali Bennet (8%), Avi Gabbai (7%) and Ehud Barak (7%).

Regarding the leadership of the Machane Tzioni (Labor Party),33% back Gabbai over Ehud Barak, who only received 18% support, while 40% feels neither is suited for the job.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)