Attitudes About Other Nations
As we know, in recent months a bloody battle
has been raging in Syria between the Assad regime and opposition forces.
In your opinion, in terms of Israel's interest, would it be good or
bad if the Assad regime collapses? (Peace
Index, February 29, 2012)
| |
General Public |
Jews |
Arabs |
| Very good |
20.8% |
18.9% |
31.1% |
| Moderately good |
15.7% |
16.7% |
10.0% |
| Moderately bad |
19.7% |
18.4% |
26.7% |
| Very bad |
11.1% |
8.9% |
23.3% |
| It does not matter one way or the other |
22.2% |
25.7% |
2.2% |
| I don't know/ Refuse to answer |
10.6% |
11.3% |
6.7% |
In your opinion, should or should not Israel provide aid to
one side or another in the struggle in Syria, or should it sit quietly
on the sidelines? (Peace
Index, February 29, 2012)
| |
General Public |
Jews |
Arabs |
| It should provide aid to the opposition |
11.2% |
9.1% |
23.3% |
| It should provide aid to the regime |
5.1% |
1.5% |
25.6% |
| It should sit quietly on the sidelines |
78.8% |
84.1% |
48.9% |
| I don't know/ Refuse to answer |
4.8% |
5.3% |
2.2% |
In your opinion, should or should not Western countries provide
aid to one side or another in the struggle in Syria, or should they
sit quietly on the sidelines? (Peace
Index, February 29, 2012)
| |
General Public |
Jews |
Arabs |
| They should provide aid to the opposition |
48.8% |
49.8% |
43.3% |
| They should provide aid to the regime |
7.2% |
4.3% |
23.3% |
| They should sit quietly on the sidelines |
33.0% |
33.9% |
27.8% |
| I don't know/ Refuse to answer |
11.2% |
12.0% |
5.6% |
The media recently reported that Israel is preparing infrastructure
on the Golan Heights to absorb Syrian refugees should the situation
require it. In your opinion, should or should not Israel accept Syrian
refugees if their lives are in real danger? (Peace
Index, February 29, 2012)
| |
General Public |
Jews |
Arabs |
| I'm sure it should |
14.9% |
14.8% |
15.6% |
| I think it should |
27.3% |
28.0% |
23.3% |
| I think it shouldn't |
24.1% |
23.8% |
25.6% |
| I'm sure it shouldn't |
30.6% |
30.4% |
32.2% |
| I don't know/ Refuse to answer |
3.1% |
3.0% |
3.3% |
In light of developments in Syria, Israel should (Israel
Hayom, December 13, 2011)
| help the rebels in Syria |
5.6% |
| avoid involvement |
80.8% |
| don't know |
13.6% |
Do you agree of disagree with the statement that
the US is a loyal ally of Israel? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
As an Israeli, is your attitude towards the US positive or negative? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you believe that if Israel reaches a point of serious crisis where its very existence
is threatened — a "moment of truth" — the US will come to Israel's assistance? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
What is the the main reason why the US will continue to maintain close ties with
Israel in the future? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
| Israel's critical role as a strategic partner of the US |
48% |
| The political role of US Jewry |
30% |
| Democratic
tradition and shared values |
17% |
Do you believe that close relations between the US and Israel are essential for the
security of Israel? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you believe that President Bush's attitude towards Israel is friendly? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Are US and Israeli interests in the Middle East similar? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
| Interests are similar |
60% |
| Two countries have different regional interests |
36% |
Do you think that in the near future the US might impose a solution to the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you believe that if the international diplomatic effort and
economic sanctions fail to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the US "should use force" to destroy the Iranian nuclear facilities? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you agree of disagree with the statement that in retrospect the US was correct in going to war in Iraq? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you believe that the level of American Jewish support for Israel is sufficient? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
| Sufficient |
52% |
| Insufficient |
33% |
Do American Jews have a right to freely and publicly criticize Israel and
Israeli policies? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you believe that US Jews are assimilating rapidly and are in danger of
disappearing? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you believe that every American Jew should visit Israel? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you think it is possible that American Jews might vote for a presidential or
congressional candidate who is anti-Israel? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
Do you believe that there is anti-Semitism in the US? (Ma'gar Mochot, May 1-4, 2007)
| Yes, but it is not significant |
54% |
| Yes, it is a significant problem |
36% |
Do you have a favorable image of Germany? (Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, February 5-7, 2007)
Would you like to see Israel join the EU? (Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, February 5-7, 2007)
This week the UN marked 60 years to the liberation
of Auschwitz. Do you think that a Holocaust or national genocide of
a similar magnitude could happen again in the future? (Maariv,
January 28, 2005)
Of the following countries, which two countries dislike Israel most? (Maariv, December 17, 2004)
| France |
86% |
| Germany |
46% |
| Russia |
32% |
| England |
13% |
| USA |
5% |
How do you personally feel about France and the French? (Maariv,
December 17, 2004)
| Positive |
16% |
| Negative |
40% |
| Neutral |
40% |
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