Israeli Society Index May 2024: As country marks 76th Independence Day under the shadow of war, JPPI poll notes drop in national optimism

Most of the public feels that “no one won, and no one lost” in the exchange of hostilities between Iran and Israel. In addition, a large majority of Jews agree with the assertion that the Jews are a “chosen people,” but most secular Jews reject the idea

After six months of war, only 4% of Arab Israelis support continued Hamas rule in Gaza. 30% of Arab Israelis prefer international Arab state control in Gaza the day after the war. 24% prefer Palestinian Authority rule.

A quarter of Arab Israelis support Palestinian Authority (PA) rule in Gaza, and a significant proportion favor an international force led by Arab countries. Only 10% agree that “there was a Jewish temple” on the Mount.

According to the survey, 63% of Israelis believe that Israel should attack Hezbollah with full force at the first available opportunity or after the war.

The Jewish People Policy Institute’s monthly Israeli Society Index shows that in light of the dispute between the Israeli government and the American administration, the majority of Israeli Jews (who expressed an opinion) believe that Israel should "do what it deems right," even at the cost of disagreement with the United States.

Despite warning by Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, 74% of the ultra-Orthodox say that even if they had the option, they wouldn't leave Israel.

Only 12% of Jews believe Biden didn't support Israel already at the beginning of the conflict.

The Jewish People Policy Institute’s (JPPI) monthly Israeli Society Index for February shows that the Israeli public would clearly prioritize toppling Hamas over returning the hostages, should Israel’s leaders be faced with such a stark choice.