A new report published by the "Jewish People Policy Institute" today, Wednesday, highlights the interest among both Jewish and Arab Israelis in leaving Israel due to the war and political turmoil. According to the report, 25 percent of Jewish Israelis and 40 percent of Arab Israelis expressed a willingness to emigrate if given the opportunity.
The report also indicates a significant decline in trust in the Israeli army, with 55 percent of Jewish respondents expressing low confidence, particularly pronounced among right-wing Israelis, with 80 percent of them showing distrust. This erosion of trust extends to the political sphere, where only 27 percent of Israelis trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and merely 26 percent trust the government.
In related matters, 63 percent of Jewish Israelis supported the Supreme Court ruling that mandates compulsory military service for Haredi Jews, whereas this support dropped to only 12 percent among the Haredim themselves, reflecting deep divisions within Israeli society.
The research also sheds light on the changing attitudes towards future Israeli security policies; while a majority of Jewish Israelis previously supported military actions, the survey revealed a notable decline in support for attacking Hezbollah, for example, decreasing from 62 percent in March to 56 percent in July.
Yedidia Stern, head of the "Jewish People Policy Institute," stated: "The findings indicate a deep crisis of trust between the public and the security and political leadership." He noted that "this presents a significant challenge at any time, but it is particularly critical during crises. There is a need to renew trust between leadership and the public to enhance national resilience in facing upcoming challenges. The way to achieve this is through holding general elections."
