A public opinion poll released on Monday revealed a sharp divide between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel over the ongoing military campaign against Iran.
The survey, conducted by researchers from Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University noted deep differences in emotional response, strategic preferences, and trust in national institutions. It found that while 83% of Jewish Israelis support the strikes, 73% of Israeli-Arabs are opposed.
“This survey shows the extent to which the war is experienced very differently by different communities in Israel,” said Hebrew University’s Dr. Gayil Talshir, one of the lead researchers. “While many Jewish Israelis view it as a unifying national struggle, Arab Israelis tend to see it as a divisive and dangerous escalation.”
The survey, conducted June 15–16 among 1,057 Israelis, found that 46% of Jewish Israelis support military action even without American cooperation, while 34% favor strikes only with U.S. backing. Just 16% prefer diplomacy. In contrast, only 11% of Arab Israelis support unilateral military action, and 73% favor diplomacy over force.
