Israeli Attitudes Toward Iran

The following percent of Israelis... (Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University, May 22, 2009)

would consider leaving the country if Iran obtained a nuclear weapon.
23%
believe Iran will obtain an atomic bomb.
81%
does not believe that the current American policy of engagement will persuade Iran to change its course
74%
believe that Israel should wait for the results of US engagement before pursuing alternative paths.
49%
support an immediate Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites.
51%

The following percent of Israelis, based on self-identified political and religious alignment and age, are fearful of Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon (Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University, May 22, 2009)

Left wing
80%
Right wing
67%
Centrist
88%
Secular
88%
Ultra-Orthodox Haredim
67%
Aged 42 and older
89%
Aged younger than 42
61%

The following percent of Israelis, based on age, would immigrate should Iran acquire a nuclear weapon (Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University, May 22, 2009)

Aged 42 and older
89%
Aged younger than 42
64%

The following percent of Israelis, based on self-identified religious and political and gender orientations, favor attacking Iran (Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University, May 22, 2009)

Men
61%
Women
47%
Secular
51%
National Religious
62%
Haredi
60%
Left wing
38%
Right wing
63%

Suppose all diplomatic and economic efforts fail to convince Iran to shut down its uranium enrichment plant. If that happens, would you support or oppose Israeli military action aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear facilities? (Maagar Mohot Survey Institute, April 23-26, 2009)

Support
75%
Oppose
15%

Should Israel carry out a preemptive military attack against Iran? (Maagar Mohot Survey Institute, April 18, 2008)

Yes
35%
No
51%
Other
14%

Should Israel bomb the Iranian nuclear reactor if the efforts of the international community to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons fail? (Harry Truman Research Institute/PCPSR, March 1-7, 2009)

Yes
54%
No
35%
Other
11%

Should Israel attack Iran's nuclear facilities alone? (Shvakim Panorama for Israel Radio's "It's All Talk", December 5, 2007)

Yes
20.9%
No
67.2%
Other
11.9%

Would Iran possessing a nuclear bomb constitute and existential threat to Israel? (Haaretz, November 28, 2007)

Yes
74%
No
19%
Other replies
7%

Do you believe the Iranian nuclear armament constitutes an existential danger to Israel? (Peace Index, February 26-27, 2007)

Yes
82%

Should Israel attack Iran's nuclear facilities and destroy them even if it has to do so on its own? (Peace Index, February 26-27, 2007)

Yes
48.5%

Can Israel alone stop the Iranian nuclear plans with force? (Maariv, November 24, 2006)

Yes 44%
No 53%

 


If Iran gets the bomb, will it use in in order to try and destroy Israel? (Maariv, November 24, 2006)

Yes 66%
No 32%

 


If it turns out that all the international diplomatic efforts fail, should Israel attack the Iranian nuclear facilities even alone and without international support? (Maariv, November 24, 2006)

Yes 49%
No 46%

 

Do you count on the USA and on the Europeans to succeed in stopping the nuclear program of Iran by peaceful means and via UN Security Council resolutions? (Maariv, November 24, 2006)

Yes 24%
No 75%

 

Do you think that in the end, even if it is a matter of taking a number of years, the Iranians will succeed in their efforts to get nuclear weapons? (Maariv, November 24, 2006)

Yes 70%
No 18%

 

If Iran succeeds in attaining military nuclear capability, will you consider leaving the country? (Maariv, November 24, 2006)

Won't leave the county under any circumstances 70%
Would consider leaving but probably stay 20%
Might leave 7%

 

 

Should Israel attack Iran even if it expects an Iranian response that will cost dearly in losses, and the resulting postponement in the Iranian nuclear program will be for only a short period? (Maariv, November 24, 2006)

Attack 45%
Don't 49%

 

If it turns out that all the international diplomatic efforts fail, should Israel attack the Iranian nuclear facilities even alone and without international support? (Maariv, November 9, 2006)

Yes
49%
No
46%

 

 

Do you count on the United States and on the Europeans to succeed in stopping the nuclear program of Iran by peaceful means and via United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions? (Maariv, November 9, 2006)

Yes
24%
No
75%

 

 

Do you count on PM Ehud Olmert's handling of the nuclear threat and the conflict with Iran? (Israel Radio's “Another Matter,” September 15, 2006)

Yes 20%
No 55%
Other 25%

 

 

Should Israel bomb the Iranian nuclear core? (Maariv, August 15, 2006)

Yes
63%
No
30%