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Majority of Jewish Israelis Back Iran War, Support Declines

3/30/2026

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The Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) survey finds that 78% of Jewish Israelis support the war against Iran, though strong support has declined from 74% to 50% in the past month.
Among Arab Israelis, 19% support the war, down from 27%.
Arab Israelis largely believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's motives are personal-political.
Most Jewish Israelis view his motives as security-related.
The Israel Democracy Institute will publish full survey results next week.

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The Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) survey finds that 78% of Jewish Israelis support the war against Iran, though strong support has declined from 74% to 50% in the past month.
Among Arab Israelis, 19% support the war, down from 27%.
Arab Israelis largely believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's motives are personal-political.
Most Jewish Israelis view his motives as security-related.
The Israel Democracy Institute will publish full survey results next week.