Israeli Polls

The poll, conducted by the Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research at Tel Aviv University, finds that three-fourths of the Israeli Jewish public currently supports holding negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians—the highest level of support registered in recent years on the War and Peace Index.

According to the British Israel Communications’ briefing, which refers also to the opinion poll commissioned by the Geneva Initiative in October, Israelis remain supportive of a peaceful two-state solution with the Palestinians. A consistent majority of Jewish Israelis have supported the establishment of a Palestinian state since the late 1990s. However, whilst Israelis are ready to accept a Palestinian state, they are skeptical about the intentions of the Palestinians and the possibility of reaching a deal.

The poll also finds wide support for the notion that should PM Netanyahu take major political steps with the Palestinians, his support among the Israeli public would increase. The vast majority of Israelis support increasing American involvement in the process between Israel and the Palestinians. A decrease in the opposition and an increase in support have been found with respect to increasing European involvement.

Israel’s leading daily, Yediot Aharonot, published a poll (June 5th, 2009) which finds that the majority of Israelis support the establishment of a Palestinian state and the US demand to freeze construction in settlements.

The poll, conducted in March, After the Israeli Elections shows that a solid majority among Israeli Jewish citizens support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

58% of Israeli public found to support the establishment of a Palestinian state, 61% regard the Palestinians’ claim to an independent state of their own as justified.

Poll, held in late July, shows a dramatic rise in the Israeli public's support for international involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with 73% supporting increased U.S. involvement and 58% supporting increased European involvement. The poll also shows 75% of Israelis believe the current situation with no political progress is bad for Israel, half support the principles of the Geneva Accord, and one third still believe Olmert has the legitimacy to advance the political process.

A public opinion poll published by Israel Radio on July 24th, 2008, shows a majority of Israelis believe Barack Obama would be best for Israel and support him over John McCain. Additionally, the poll shows the majority of Labor and Kadima supporters want to see the two sides of Jerusalem separated and half of Likud voters favor this as well.

Poll finds majority of Israelis believe both Israelis and Palestinians want peace, Israel can afford agreeing to an independent Palestinian state.

The poll, commissioned by GI, also finds majority of Israelis support package deal along the lines of the Geneva Accord and favor arriving at a detailed document of understandings at the Annapolis summit.