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.
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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 will not advance until June at least, say senior coalition members
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 shows continued decline in public confidence in state institutions
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 Rafi 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."
New report shows highest support for elections among Yesh Atid and Joint Arab List voters
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, 25% even without US support
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.
Israel Democracy Institute: Only 55% of Israelis trust 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.'
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.
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.
Poll: More Israelis prefer Clinton
Poll: More Israelis want Clinton as president, but an even larger majority believes Clinton will pressure Israel to negotiate peace.
Poll: Israelis want Scandinavian-style government
Despite economic improvements, most Israelis still frustrated with financial situation, want more gov't spending.
IDI outraged by Israeli public's 'racism'
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.
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.
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