The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idi-israel-democracy-institute/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png IDI Israel Democracy Institute | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idi-israel-democracy-institute/ 32 32 Want to predict how an Israeli will vote? Look at their religiosity, survey says https://www.timesofisrael.com/want-to-predict-how-an-israeli-will-vote-look-at-their-religiosity-survey-says/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:35:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3851475 Study finds that in 2022 election, political divides mapped onto Israel's religious spectrum, with Haredim likeliest to back Netanyahu coalition and secular voters likeliest to oppose it

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]]> Over 90% of first-time voters plan to cast ballots in upcoming election, poll finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-90-of-first-time-voters-plan-to-cast-ballots-in-upcoming-election-poll-finds/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:51:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3846942 Enthusiasm appears to stem from young adults' belief in the impact voting can have on Israel's future, despite respondents indicating concern about the current state of democracy

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]]> Trump says Netanyahu may quit politics, but Likud asserts he will run in elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-netanyahu-may-quit-politics-as-poll-shows-61-of-israelis-want-him-out/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:52:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840010 'Does he want to continue?' muses US president; survey shows majority of Israelis, including in the center-right, don't want PM to seek another term in vote this fall

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]]> Most Israelis no longer think Israel’s security a main concern for Trump, poll finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/most-israelis-no-longer-think-israels-security-a-main-concern-for-trump-poll-finds/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839681 Survey says just 29% of Jewish Israelis believe ending war with Iran through a deal is in Israel's interests, with most doubting it will address missile threat or weaken regime

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]]> Why is Ben Gvir rising in the polls while Smotrich can’t keep his head above water? https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-is-ben-gvir-rising-in-the-polls-while-smotrich-cant-keep-his-head-above-water/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801696 The hard-right parties ran together in 2022, but Otzma Yehudit has now climbed to around 10 seats in surveys, while Religious Zionism can't clear the electoral threshold

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]]> Jewish Israelis, by large margin, support continued fighting Hezbollah; Arabs don’t https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-israelis-by-large-margin-support-continued-fighting-hezbollah-arabs-dont/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:55:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801248 Some 80% of Israeli Jews think army should carry on campaign amid US-Iran ceasefire, even if it means friction with Washington, according to poll conducted since truce

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]]> 78% of Jewish Israelis support continuing Iran war — poll https://www.timesofisrael.com/78-of-jewish-israelis-support-continuing-iran-war-poll/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:44:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788922 Most Jewish citizens say PM's choice to launch war was mainly security-related while most Arabs say it was political, but majorities of both say planners underestimated Iran

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]]> Why Israeli support for the battle with Iran has stayed so high even as missiles fly https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-deluxe-war-why-israeli-support-for-the-battle-with-iran-has-stayed-so-high/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:21:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780243 Public backing is still sky-high despite sirens, sleepless nights and shuttered schools. The reason, pollsters say, is Israelis feel they're waging an existential fight in relative safety

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]]> Workers in Israel were reeling from financial toll of Hamas conflict even before Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/workers-in-israel-were-reeling-from-financial-toll-of-hamas-conflict-even-before-iran-war/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:41:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774171 After more than two years, almost 50% of self-employed workers reported income losses, IDI poll finds, and now face further losses as businesses are hit by latest conflict

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]]> Poll: Most Jewish Israelis support Iran war, toppling regime; Arab backing far lower https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-most-jewish-israelis-support-iran-war-toppling-regime-arab-backing-far-lower/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:23:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768823 Survey shows strong Jewish confidence in Netanyahu, widespread sense of protection from Iranian attacks, while Arab respondents report far less trust, security

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]]> Bnei Brak riot shows that to integrate Haredim, Israel should expect strife https://www.timesofisrael.com/bnei-brak-riot-shows-that-to-integrate-haredim-israel-should-expect-strife/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756039 A recent study found that by 2050, nearly one in four Israelis will be ultra-Orthodox; leaders have only started to grapple with how that will change the country

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]]> Israelis split on joining possible US strike on Iran, survey finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-split-on-joining-possible-us-strike-on-iran-survey-finds/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:13:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747150 Poll shows half back Israeli action only if Iran attacks first, while 44% support immediate involvement; public also divided on US military aid, Board of Peace, state of democracy

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]]> Poll: Support for state commission into Oct. 7 recedes as PM pushes alternative https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-support-for-state-commission-into-oct-7-recedes-as-pm-pushes-alternative/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:03:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728001 Majority of 55% of Israelis still support the formation of a state inquiry, down from 67% in July 2024; 22% now favor politically appointed probe, says Israel Democracy Institute

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]]> Most Israelis feel no political party fully represents their views, poll finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/most-israelis-feel-there-is-no-political-party-that-represents-their-views-poll/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:21:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3721550 Israel Democracy Institute study finds only 26% 'feel that there is a party that properly represents them' as country gears up for 2026 electoral campaign

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]]> Ahead of election year, survey finds Israelis’ trust in democracy remains low https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-election-year-survey-finds-israelis-trust-in-democracy-remains-low/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:41:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717673 Poll finds slight bump in trust in state bodies compared to 2024; majority of Israelis feel no party represents them; 34% say country's situation is bad, down 20 points from 2024

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