Israel Democracy Institute

Poll:

Most Religious Zionists support haredi draft

A large majority - 72.5% - of Religious Zionists support some type of haredi draft; just 20% of haredim say agreement must be reached on Draft Law.

IDI poll reveals:

Most Arabs think Israel's response to Iran attack was too weak

New survey by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals that a majority of Arabs want the Lebanese army to control southern Lebanon following the war, believe Israel's response to the Iranian missile barrage was too weak. Jewish respondents tend to disagree.

Democracy is for Believers

Cheating in an election is a horrific act of idolatry. It bypasses the will of the people—and hence the will of God. No wonder most totalitarians are not believers. Opinion.

Poll:

Majority of Israelis believe war with Hezbollah certain

A majority of all political blocs and demographics believe that a war in Israel's north is inevitable.

Poll:

70% of Israelis call for change to haredi draft law

A new poll shows that only in haredi society does the majority still believe that the existing draft exemption can continue.

Poll reveals:

Majority of Israelis oppose prisoner deal to end war

A new survey shows that the majority of Israelis oppose a deal that would see the hostages released if it meant the end of the war.

Poll:

69% of Israelis want elections immediately after war

62% of respondents believe that the criticism and protests against Israel in the world stem from antisemitism and hatred of Israel.

Survey:

40% support avoiding draft if yeshiva students are exempted

A new survey shows growing support for avoiding the IDF draft if a blanket exemption is given to yeshiva students.

Survey: Less than half of Israelis optimistic about security

A new survey shows that the population of Israel is stuck in several deeply held negative mindsets.

Judicial reform:

Nothing will advance until June, says coalition

Neither opposition nor coalition expects breakthrough. Meanwhile, passing state budget is priority.

New survey:

Half of Israelis see current situation as bad or extremely bad

60 percent of country fears terrorism will strike them or a family member. Most see situation as worse than under previous government.

Trust in Israel's public institutions falls to all-time low

Majority of Israelis no longer trust the Supreme Court, as faith in major government institutions drops to lowest level on record.

66% of Israelis support soldiers' right not to hear women sing

New survey shows nearly two-thirds of Israelis believe soldiers shouldn't have to attend events at which women sing, unless they wish to.

Poll: Just 18% have faith in Israel's Public Security Minister

Israel Democracy Institute poll shows vast majority of Jews believe courts are too gentle on terrorists.

Survey: Continued decline in public confidence in state

1 in 3 Israelis think the country is in a "good" or "very good" state; 3 in 4 Israelis wouldn't move abroad even with foreign citizenship.

New report shows crisis of confidence in IDF

Decline in public confidence in the IDF part of a growing trend that began last year.

Poll: Majority of Israelis don't support mandatory draft

Less than half of Jewish Israelis support a mandatory army draft, per new poll.

Survey: Israelis more concerned about Delta variant

Just 7% of Israelis certain they will travel abroad this summer, survey shows.

What Israel has learned from its battle with COVID-19

Two former Israeli officials, Moshe Bar Siman Tov and Karnit Flug, speak about how Israel has managed the coronavirus crisis.

Survey reveals just 54% of haredim trust their MKs

Another surprising finding: 47% of respondents trust the IDF & Home Front Command.

Rabbi Peretz: Religious Zionist youth won't serve in mixed units

"Standards will have to be lowered if women are allowed into elite units - someone will have to take responsibility for the consequences."

Joint Arab List and Yesh Atid voters want new elections

Israel Democracy Institute releases new report showing 56% of Israelis support PM Netanyahu's security policies, 60% oppose new elections.

Poll: Half of Israelis support sovereignty

Fifty percent of Israelis support sovereignty, half of those even without US support, according to IDI poll.

Left-wing voters not confident in Gantz

Israel Democracy Institute warns of 'complacency' among left-wing voters, says majority of Israelis support Trump peace plan.

Only 55% of Israelis trust the Supreme Court

IDF remains most trusted Israeli institution, while Knesset and political parties are the least trusted.

Study: Majority of Israeli Arabs want their reps in govt.

Israel Democracy Institute finds no less than 76% of Israeli Arabs would be happy to see the Arab parties in the ruling coalition.

Poll: Right-wing voters unfazed by possible Netanyahu indictment

Most right-wing Israeli voters want Netanyahu to remain prime minister even if he’s indicted.

Rivlin: Attacks will not frighten me

Israeli President on preparations to form the next government: 'Ours is a system that allows different voices, sanctifies different views.'

Survey:

Israelis now see left-right divide as most significant conflict

For first time ever, Israelis see differences between right and left as being greater conflict in society than division between Arabs, Jews.

Poll:

Israelis expect violence with embassy move - but oppose delay

New poll shows 61% of Israelis believe moving US Embassy to J'lem will cause spike in violence, but 59.5% of these oppose delaying the move.

For the second year in a row, number of haredi men working drops

Director of Israel Democracy Institute says drop is the result of increased stipends and benefits.

'Haredi community a threat to Israel's democracy'

Influential think tank head warns that haredi community threatening Israel's democracy, urges public to ward off haredi 'extortion'.

Education rising, poverty dropping among haredim

New report shows startling new trends in the haredi community. Poverty and fertility rate dropping, more haredim getting university degrees.

Report: Haredim marrying later - to build their careers

A new report found that the number of haredim delaying marriage has skyrocketed. 'This is a massive change.'

84% of Israelis say Israel is a good place to live

Israel Democracy Institute's annual report shows distrust of government together with optimism about Israel's future.

90% of haredi soldiers find jobs after army

New study shows 87% of Shachar soldiers and 88% of Netzah Yehuda soldiers integrate into job market after release from army.

Poll: 70% of Israelis prefer right-wing government

Overwhelming majority of Israeli Jews hope next government will be right or center-right. More than half of Arabs want leftist government.

Bill to restore authority of rabbinical courts advances

Ministerial Committee endorses bill to restore authority to rabbinical courts to serve as arbitrators in cases involving civil law.

Israelis believe Trump will be favorable to Israel

A poll by the Israel Democracy Institute demonstrates that most Israelis believe Donald Trump will be more friendly to Israel than Obama was

Poll: Most Israelis believe terror war trumps ethical concerns

Official polls show most Israelis don't have faith in government, believe human rights organizations harm State.

Israelis prefer Clinton, but believe she'll pressure Israel more

Poll: More Israelis want Clinton as president, but an even larger majority believes Clinton will pressure Israel to negotiate peace.

Israelis want Scandinavian-style government, survey shows

Despite economic improvements, most Israelis still frustrated with financial situation, want more gov't spending.

Leftist thinktank slams 'racist' reaction to killing terrorist

Israel Democracy Institute publicizes article by program director lambasting Israeli public as 'racist,' claims democracy in clear danger.

Death penalty for terrorists?

Ministerial committee set to discuss controversial proposal. Bill would remove barriers to executing terrorists convicted of murder.

United capital?

Poll: 61% of Israeli Jews say Jerusalem is divided

Monthly index shows surprising number saying capital is divided despite politicians' statements; in 1999 figure was only 44%.

New bill to ban mosque loudspeakers

Israel Democracy Institute opposes bill against raucous prayer call, saying it 'encourages destruction of Muslim communities.'

Most Israelis unfazed by international criticism

Monthly Peace Index survey finds most Israelis back Naftali Bennett's criticism of Defense Minister Ya'alon's performance.

Central Statistics Bureau: Most haredi men work

A radical change in the Haredi population: more than 50% of Haredi men are in the workforce.

Duma arson gag order: Covering up a failure?

Israel Democracy Institute argues media gag order not meant to protect investigation, but rather to hide state from scrutiny over 'failure.'

Study: Israelis happy, but mistrust government

Official 2015 Democracy Index also reveals deep divide in Israeli-Arab relations on political level - though not personal level.

Only 40% of Non-Jewish Immigrants Successfully Convert

Study on 20 years of data notes that conversion process of Jews from FSU has been a 'great failure' amid conversion controversy.

Most Trusted Institution? IDF - 51%, Knesset - 3%

Poll finds Israelis support the 'people's army,' but back cutting defense budget in favor of social programs.

Conversion Controversy: A Demographic Time Bomb?

Will the recent government decision to annul Rabbinate trigger rampant intermarriage?

Poll: 71% Believe World Has Bias Against Israel

The majority of Israelis believe global community has double-standards regarding Israel, supports Judea-Samaria regardless.

Personality Politics Dominate Israel's Coalition Negotiations

Personality-driven politics have taken over Israel, says Gideon Rahat, and they are doing so at the expense of idealism and ideology.

The Higher Threshold Saved Votes

IDI’s Ofer Kenig explains that despite fears of voter disenfranchisement, the threshold raise mobilized political parties.

A 'Centrist' Prime Minister? Probably Not in 2015

Expert says left-right dichotomy in Israel is exaggerated, but there is not enough of a 'gravity center' to form a centrist bloc.

Rivlin: Apathy and Indifference are Our Greatest Dangers

Upon receiving the Democracy Index, President Rivlin called on elected officials to rebuild trust with public, while urging public to vote.

Israelis Fed Up with Poverty, Corruption - But Not Israel

1/3 of Israelis facing financial difficulties, 42% believe government is corrupt - but overwhelming majority, including Arabs, patriotic.

The Right to Invoke the Name of G-d in the IDF