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Poll: 68 Percent of Israeli Jews Concerned over Possible Attack by West Bank Palestinians

(Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs) 68% of Israeli Jews are concerned about an attack by West Bank Palestinians similar to the Hamas massacre of Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023, according to a survey conducted for the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs on Feb. 11-13, 2025. The survey found that 67% of Israelis oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state along the '67 lines, including 75% of Israeli Jews and 16% of Israeli Arabs. Some 42% of Israeli Arab respondents support establishing a Palestinian state without conditions (a 10% increase from the previous survey). Opposition to establishing a Palestinian state even if the reward is normalization with Saudi Arabia stands at over 60%. 90% of Israeli Jews and 33% of Israeli Arabs oppose Hamas remaining in Gaza as a civil body. 94% of Israeli Jews and 46% of Israeli Arabs oppose Hamas remaining as a ruling military body in Gaza after the war ends. 66% of Israeli Jews and 25% of Israeli Arabs oppose including the Palestinian Authority as part of a future arrangement in Gaza, while 44% of Israeli Arabs favor the inclusion of the PA. 71% of Israelis support establishing long-term buffer zones along the borders of Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to help prevent future attacks. The findings reflect widespread security concerns among the Israeli public, especially after October 7.
2025-02-20 00:00:00
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