According to a survey in the Haaretz newspaper, the public is not giving the new government a grace period - possibly due to the dubious portfolios of many of the newly appointed ministers.
The Israeli parliament approved Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister last night.
The leftist Likud, Our Home-Israel, European House and SAS parties prevail in the new government and coalition.
The government has created a number of new posts, including strategic planning minister, propaganda and diaspora minister, regional development minister and state services minister.
Respondents believe that Netanyahu will not be able to address the issue of Iran's nuclear program.
The survey showed that the public believes that two senior ministers are unqualified.
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman only received the support of a quarter of the respondents.
Most respondents said Lieberman should not represent Israel abroad.
However, Defense Minister Barak performed well in the survey. Two-thirds of the respondents said he is the right person for the job. Before Operation Cast Lead, Barak enjoyed only half of his current support.
Barak decided to join Netanyahu's government last week.
Livni's Kadima party won the February election with one more seat than Likud.
President Shimon Perez asked Netanyahu to form a government.
Livni refused to join the Netanyahu government and moved to the opposition.
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