A recent survey conducted by Hebrew University in Jerusalem has revealed interesting insights into the opinions of Israelis regarding a potential retaliatory strike against Iran. The survey, which sampled 1,466 men and women representing adult Israelis, both Jews and Arabs, found that 74% of respondents would oppose a retaliatory strike if it were to undermine Israel's security alliance with its allies. On the other hand, 26% of those polled were in favor of an attack, even if it meant damaging ties with allies.
Furthermore, the survey indicated that over half of the public believes Israel should respond positively to the military and political demands of its allies. Specifically, 56% of respondents feel that Israel should comply with such demands to ensure a sustainable defense system over time. Among the remaining respondents, 32% were undecided, and 12% disagreed with this stance.
Regarding the relationship between Israel and the United States, the survey found that 59% of participants believe that US assistance to Israel against an Iranian attack obligates the Israeli government to coordinate future security actions with Washington. In contrast, 26% were undecided on this matter, and 15% disagreed with the notion of coordination with the US.
The survey was conducted on April 14-15 through a combination of internet and telephone interviews. The margin of error for the results was reported as 4.2 percentage points, providing a relatively accurate representation of the views of the Israeli public on these critical issues.
