Israeli Poll Shows Declining Faith in Trump's Commitment to Israel Security, Majority Oppose Iran Deal
A new Israeli Democracy Institute survey found that only 41% of Jewish Israelis believe Trump prioritizes Israel's security, down from 64% in March 2026. The poll also revealed that 57.5% of Israelis oppose ending the Iran conflict under currently discussed terms, with widespread dissatisfaction over the government's handling of Hezbollah. The findings reflect a significant shift in public sentiment regarding both US-Israel relations and the viability of a potential US-Iran agreement.
According to a survey by the Israeli Democracy Institute, confidence among Jewish Israelis in President Trump's commitment to their country's security has sharply declined, falling from 64% in March to 41% in June 2026—the lowest level since tracking began in November 2024. The poll examined public attitudes toward a potential US-Iran agreement, finding that while 56% believe such a deal would prevent further Iranian nuclear development, far fewer expect it to eliminate ballistic missile threats (32%) or weaken the regime (28%). A majority of 57.5% of respondents said ending the conflict under the currently discussed framework would not serve Israel's security interests, with this view held across the political spectrum. Additionally, only 17.5% of the public rated Israel's performance in handling Hezbollah in the North as good or excellent, indicating broad dissatisfaction with military operations. The survey also found that 61% of respondents believe Prime Minister Netanyahu should not run in the next Knesset election, though support for him remains stronger among right-wing voters.
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Most Israelis oppose ending Iran war under current terms as faith in Trump sees decline - poll
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