Most of the public does not support the idea of the Knesset granting far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immunity from prosecution in the three corruption cases against him, a Channel 12 news poll televised Sunday night, December 28, found.

“Crime Minister,” a banner displayed by protestors near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem (Photo: Israel Crime Minister)

Netanyahu has said he will announce this week whether he will seek parliamentary immunity from prosecution. The survey found that just 33% supporting such a move and 51% oppose it — indicating that there is significant objection to granting him such immunity even among voters for right-wing parties.