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Attitudes of American JewsISRAEL
Do you think there will or will not come a time when Israel and its Arab neighbors will be able to settle their differences and live in peace? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you think that negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas can or cannot lead to peace in the forseeable future? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you think that Israel can or cannot achieve peace with a Hamas-led, Palestinian government? (American Jewish Committee)
Was Israel justified in invading Lebanon in the wake of the kidnapping of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah?* (UPI/Zogby International, December 4-6, 2006)
Have you ever visited Israel? (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Number of visits to Israel, ever visited (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Age when visited, visited once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Age on last visit (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Duration of visit, visited once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Duration of longest visit, visited more than once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Only visit was with an organized Jewish group, visited once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
First visit was with an organized Jewish group, visited more than once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Never visited Israel and reason for not visiting (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Financial cost prevented Israel travel in past 5 years (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Financial cost prevented sending a child to Israel in past 5 years (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Family or close friends living in Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Familiarity with social and political situation in Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Level of emotional attachment to Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
American and Israeli Jews share a common destiny (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Israel is the spiritual center of the Jewish people (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
How much being Jewish involves caring about Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Israel still needs the financial support of American Jews (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Reason for charitable giving: supporting the people of Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)
Now, I’m going to read a series of statements about Israel and the Palestinians. For each statement, I’d like to know your views. As I read them, tell me whether you Agree, or Disagree, are Mixed, or Not sure: (Ameinu, April 2005)
Now I’m going to ask you five questions about how the U.S. government should relate to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Again, in each case, tell me whether you Agree, Disagree, are Mixed, or Not sure. (Ameinu, April 2005)
Now I’d like to hear you views about what is called, “Israel’s disengagement plan.” As you may know, in a few months, the Israeli government is planning to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and some settlements in the West Bank, and to hand these areas over to Palestinian control. Many Israeli settlers, and their supporters, vigorously oppose this move. (Ameinu, April 2005)
Do you think the plan will make Israel somewhat more safe, somewhat less safe, or are you not sure?(Ameinu, April 2005)
Do you think the plan will help move Israel and the Palestinians closer to a peace agreement? (Ameinu, April 2005)
Some say that Israel and the Palestinians may soon try to negotiate a peace treaty where each side promises to end the conflict, once and for all. In the context of such an agreement, do you think Israel should be prepared to accept each of the following conditions, sought by the Palestinians? (Ameinu, April 2005)
How close do you feel to Israel? (American Jewish Committee)
To what extent do you feel attached to Israel? Are you very attached, somewhat attached, or not attached? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Here are a few questions about your connections, if any, with Israel (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
During the last 12 months, have you … (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
Over the last two years, have you become more involved with Israel, less involved, or has there been not much change in your level of involvement? (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Caring about Israel is a very important part of my being a Jew? (American Jewish Committee)
Have you ever been to Israel? (American Jewish Committee)
(If answered never been to Israel) Why have you never been to Israel?? (American Jewish Committee)
Have you been to Israel? (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
Looking ahead 3 to 5 years, do you see Jews in Israel and in the United States becoming closer, drifting apart, or neither? (American Jewish Committee)
How would you characterize relations between Israel and the United States today? Are they very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative, or very negative? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you support or oppose the Israeli government's decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Gaza Strip? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you support or oppose the Israeli government's decision to build a security fence separating Israelis and Palestinians? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Israel no longer needs the financial support of American Jews." (American Jewish Committee)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Regardless of their individual views on the peace negotiations with the Arabs, American Jews should support the policies of the duly elected government of Israel." (American Jewish Committee)
Do you agree or do you disagree with each of the following statements? (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
With respect to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the US should… (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
In your view, to what extent have the following been pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel, or even-handed? Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
To what extent do each of the following Arab leaders support or oppose peace with Israel? (American Jewish Committee)
Overall, do you support or oppose the Israeli government's handling of the peace negotiations with the Arabs? (American Jewish Committee)
*The question in 1997 began by first noting
the election of Netanyahu, then inserting his name in place of the word
"Israeli." In 1998, "Netanyahu was used instead of "Israeli." As you may know, on issues of peace and territory, Israelis are divided between doves and hawks. With which do you identify with more, the Israeli doves or the hawks? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Below are a variety of policy options facing the leaders and people
of Israel. From what you know, which of the following policies would
you recommend to the leaders of Israel? Forward, November-December,
2002, published January 2003)
Suppose it were possible for Israel to conclude a peace
agreement with the Palestinian leadership. Under such circumstance,
which of the following conditions do you think, that, if necessary,
Israel should accept? Forward, November-December, 2002, published
January 2003)
As part of a permanent settlement with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to dismantle all, some or none of the Jewish settlements in the West Bank? (American Jewish Committee)
*The question in 1994 combined the West Bank with Gaza and asked for a yes/no answer. "Yes" replies compare to the sum of "All" and "Some" replies in the other surveys. How much land should Israel be willing to give up on the Golan Heights in order to reach a peace agreement with Syria? (American Jewish Committee)
In the current situation, do you favor or oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you support or oppose the recognition of the right of the Jewish people to statehood and the recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to statehood? In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to compromise on the status of Jerusalem as a united city under Israeli jurisdiction? (American Jewish Committee)
If yes, to previous question) In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to relinquish sovereignty of the Old City of Jerusalem? ( American Jewish Committee)
If the Palestinian Authority (PLO) unilaterally declares statehood, what response by Israel would you most favor? ( American Jewish Committee)
Tension between secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming sharper. In your view, who is principally responsible for this increase in tension? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “The goal of the Arabs is not the return of occupied territories but rather the destruction of Israel.” (American Jewish Committee)
Is the Palestinian Authority PLO) doing enough or not doing enough to control terrorist activity against Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian extremist groups? (American Jewish Committee)
How concerned are you that the United States will pressure Israel to make concessions to the Palestinians in order to keep the Arab countries in the anti-terrorist coalition? Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not concerned at all? 2002) ( American Jewish Committee)
As compared with one year ago, are you now more optimistic about the chance for a lasting peace between Israel and the Arabs, less optimistic, or do you think the chance for a lasting peace is about the same as it was one year ago? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you support or oppose the Israeli government's current handling of relations with Yasir Arafat's Palestinian Authority? [...with the Palestinian Authority? 2004] (American Jewish Committee)
With respect to Israel's search for peace with the Palestinians, do you think the Israeli government should be more conciliatory than it has been, less conciliatory, or just as conciliatory as it has been? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: The terror attacks on September 11 were at least partly as a result of America's support for Israel. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Do you think there will or will not come a time when Israel and the Arabs will be able to settle their differences and live in peace? (American Jewish Committee)
In the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon, who emerged the winner? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Israeli government has handled the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government has handled the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you think that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is likely to lead to a larger war involving other countries in the Middle East or not? (American Jewish Committee)
In your opinion, does the United Nations treat Israel fairly or unfairly in its deliberations? (American Jewish Committee)
WORLD AFFAIRS AND TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS How desirable is it that the United States exerts strong leadership in world affairs? Is it very desirable, somewhat desirable, somewhat undesirable, or very undesirable? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "When dealing with common problems, the United States and Europe should be more willing to make decisions jointly, even if this means that the United States, as well as Europe, will sometimes have to go along with a policy that is not its first choice." ( American Jewish Committee)
In general, in responding to international crises, do you think the United States should or should not act alone, if it does not have the support of its allies? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you believe that the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon reflect the true teachings of Islam? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Since September 11, the possibility of Islamic attacks against American Jews and their institutions have markedly increased. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Since September 11, more Americans are upset with Jews over America's support for Israel. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
The Bush administration, in its effort to include Arab states in its coalition against Osama bin Laden, was right to call on Israel to exercise restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Israel should respond positively to American calls for restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
American Jewish organizations were right to criticize the Bush administration for pressing Israel to exercise restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Jewish organizations should quietly urge Israel to exercise restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
WAR ON TERRORISM AND IRAQ Do you approve or disapprove of the way President George W. Bush is handling the U.S. campaign against terrorism? (American Jewish Committee)
*Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government is handling the campaign against terrorism? Compared to one year ago, do you feel more safe from the threat of terrorism, less safe, or about as safe as you felt one year ago? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you think that Americans will or will not have to give up some of their personal freedoms in order to make the country safe from terrorist attacks? (American Jewish Committee)
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. (American Jewish Committee)
To what extent, if at all, do you feel personally more endangered as a Jew than you felt before September 11? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)
Do you approve or disapprove of the United States
taking military action against Iraq to try and remove Saddam Hussein
from power? 2002)
If the United States takes military action against
Iraq, do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States
will increase, decrease, or stay about the same? 2002)
In your opinion, do you think that a war between the United States and Iraq is likely to lead to a larger war between other countries in the Middle East? (American Jewish Committee)
Do you agree or disagree with those who claim that the West and the Muslim world are engaged in a clash of civilizations? (American Jewish Committee)
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & NATIONAL AFFAIRS In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent? (American Jewish Committee)
I'm going to read you a list of political views that people might hold. They are arranged from extremely liberal to extremely conservative. Where would you place yourself on this scale? (American Jewish Committee)
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