Poll: 93% of Jewish Israelis back Iran operation, vs 26% of Arabs; majority support toppling regime

An overwhelming majority of Jewish Israelis support the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, according to new data from the Israel Democracy Institute, with backing far lower among Arab citizens.

The survey finds 93% of Jewish respondents support Operation Roaring Lion, compared with just 26% among Arab respondents, for an overall support level of 82%.

Among Jewish respondents, 57% say the operation should continue not only until Iran’s nuclear and ballistic capabilities are eliminated but also until the Islamic Regime is overthrown, while 36% say it should end after only the more limited objectives are achieved.

The poll also finds 74% of Jews trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to manage the operation well, compared with 16% among Arab respondents.

Confidence that Israelis are protected from Iranian attacks is similarly divided: 74% of Jews say they feel fairly or very protected, versus 15% of Arabs.

The survey also finds that most Jewish respondents believe US President Donald Trump considers Israel’s security a key factor in his policy, with 64% expressing that view.

The survey was conducted online on March 2-3, 2026, with 500 respondents polled Hebrew and 99 in Arabic, constituting a nationally representative sample of Israel’s adult population. The maximum sampling error is 4% at a confidence level of 95%.