by Jerusalem Post Staff
A majority of Israelis oppose integrating the Palestinian Authority into any Gaza agreement, including 56% of Israeli-Arabs.
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Sixty percent of Israelis, including 56% of Arab Israelis, oppose integrating the Palestinian Authority into a future arrangement in Gaza, according to a recent survey by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA).
The poll was conducted among a representative sample of more than 700 Jewish and Arab Israelis aged 18-65. Some 62% of the respondents, including 68% of Jews and 25% of Arabs, said they were concerned about an attack originating from the West Bank similar to the October 7 massacre.
The survey was carried out by Dr. Menachem Lazar’s Lazar Research Institute. It reflected a shift in public opinion regarding a potential Palestinian state.
Following the October 7 massacre, 67% of Israelis, including 75% of Jews, opposed establishing a Palestinian state along the 1967 lines, according to the survey. Forty-two percent of Arabs supported the establishment of a Palestinian state without conditions, which was a 10% increase from a previous survey.
“The Israeli public is very clear about what it expects from Israel’s leadership when considering ‘the day after’ the war in Gaza,” the report said.
The prospect of normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia has not swayed Israeli opinion, the survey indicated. Opposition to a Palestinian state remained more than 60% even when normalization with Riyadh was offered as an incentive, the report said.
The possibility of Hamas retaining any control in Gaza, whether as a civil or military body, was overwhelmingly rejected by the respondents. The survey found that 82% of Israelis, including 90% of Jews and 33% of Arabs, opposed Hamas remaining in any civilian capacity.
Regarding the notion of Hamas maintaining military power, 94% of Jewish respondents and 46% of Arab respondents opposed the idea.
Widespread support for increased defense spending
The poll revealed widespread support for increased security measures following the October 7 massacre. Seventy-one percent of respondents backed the creation of long-term buffer zones along Israel’s borders with Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, citing the need for physical separation to deter future attacks.
Additionally, the poll found that 61% of Israelis supported a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, with 38% favoring coordination with the United States and 23% advocating for unilateral action.
The survey also explored public concern about potential future conflicts with Egypt. While recent publications have raised concerns about the possibility of war, 55% of respondents said they were not worried about such a scenario. However, 33% of the respondents said they were concerned about the potential for conflict with Egypt.
The poll also gauged public sentiment regarding US President Donald Trump’s plan for encouraging Gazans to emigrate. The survey found that 75% of respondents supported the initiative, while 58% of the Arab respondents opposed it.
“These results reflect a widespread sense of insecurity among the Israeli public, especially after October 7,” the report said. “The survey shows that the fear of another attack is not just a distant scenario for most Israelis, but a tangible threat that must be addressed through a clear and robust strategy.”
Jerusalem Post Staff
Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-842521
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