German Attitudes Toward Israel

Now, I'd like to ask you your impressions of the following groups of people, political parties or notable people in Germany. For each one, please tell me whether you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of them. If you don't recognize them, just say so

State of Israel

State of Palestine

Israelis

First, do you think it is in Germany’s interest to be an ally of the state of Israel?

Would you say that the German government supports Israel too often, about right, or too little?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state

Israel is unfairly criticized internationally for its actions against the Palestinians

Supporters of Israel use accusations of anti-Semitism to shut down criticism

Criticism of Israel tends to be motivated by anti-Semitism

Generally speaking, do actions taken by the state of Israel influence your opinions about Jews, or do they not influence your opinions about Jews?

[IF MAJOR/MINOR INFLUENCE] Would you say that the actions Israel takes generally give you a better opinion of Jews or a worse opinion of Jews

How familiar are you with the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

[IF FAMILIAR] Okay, and what influence, if any, has the Israeli-Palestinian conflict had on your opinions about Jews?

Some people say that Germany has a special responsibility to look out for the welfare of Israel because of what happened during the Holocaust. Do you agree or disagree?

Source: World Jewish Congress, (October 2019)