The findings show that in relation to the near future, the Israeli public reveals pessimistic attitudes and lack of trust. However, in questions referring to the distant future, the trend reverses and the public shows optimism.

For example, while 74% of the total population responded that they do not trust the ability of elected officials to act for the common good, and not for political interests, 68% of respondents answered that they believe that the State of Israel will succeed in the future in overcoming the challenges and defeating the threats facing it.

And there is more good news: these agreements cross a majority of coalition and opposition voters, who also agree by a large majority (63%) that the greatest threat to the future of the State of Israel concerns internal disintegration as a result of polarization and division.

• 74% of the total population responded that they do not trust the ability of elected officials to act for the common good, and not for personal political interests. This is a claim that crosses political boundaries, and receives support among 55% of coalition voters and 88% of current opposition voters.
• 67% of the total population responded that they do not trust the ability of elected officials to learn lessons and make necessary changes to ensure that the October 7 disaster does not happen again in the future. This claim receives support among 52% of coalition voters, and 78% of current opposition voters.
• 49% of respondents replied that they do not trust the ability of the security system to learn lessons and make the necessary changes to ensure that the October 7 disaster does not happen again in the future. This claim is supported by half of coalition voters and 44% of current opposition voters.
• Against the background of multiple antisemitic incidents against Jews around the world, 71% of respondents agreed with the statement: “Even today, after October 7, the State of Israel is the safest place in the world for Jews”.

• 68% of respondents replied that they believe that the State of Israel will succeed in the future in overcoming the challenges and defeating the threats facing it.
• Coalition and opposition voters agree that the internal threat is more dangerous than the external one. 63% of respondents replied that the greatest threat to the future of the State of Israel concerns internal disintegration as a result of polarization and division. In contrast, 23% of the total sample replied that the ability of Iran and its proxies to militarily defeat the State of Israel constitutes the greatest threat, and 14% replied that they do not know.
• When asked about the security situation of the State of Israel in 4 years, on the 80th Independence Day of its existence, about half of the respondents replied that they believe the situation will improve or remain the same. In contrast, 19% believe that the security situation will be less secure than today, and 22% replied that they do not know.
• Regarding the state of Israeli society in 4 years, on the 80th Independence Day of Israel’s existence, about half of the respondents replied that they believe the situation will remain unchanged or improve. In contrast, **25% replied that they believe that in 4 years there will be a more polarized society, and 24% replied that they do not know.
• 45% of respondents replied that they do not believe that Israeli society will know how to implement the slogan “Together we will win”.

• 64% of respondents agreed with the statement: “The events of October 7 proved that we all made mistakes, from all parts of the political system”.
• 21% of respondents from the Haredi sector replied that they believe that in 4 years, on the 80th Independence Day of Israel’s existence, an agreed framework will be found with the Haredi parties that will regulate the integration of Haredim in the IDF. This is also believed by 49% of respondents in the religious sector, 51% of traditional respondents, and 31% of secular respondents.
• Regarding the issue of conscription of Haredi society, 29% of all respondents believe that an agreed conscription framework should be created together with the leadership of Haredi society, within which anyone who is not really studying Torah will be drafted. A claim that receives support from 42% of the Haredi public and 55% of the religious public.

Public Trust 1. To what extent do you trust or not trust the ability of elected officials to act for the common good and not for their political interests? 74% of the total population responded that they do not trust the ability of elected officials to act for the common good, and not for personal political interests. A claim that receives support from 55% of coalition voters and 88% of opposition voters in the past, as well as 46% of coalition voters and 87% of opposition voters in the future.

2. To what extent do you trust or not trust the ability of elected officials to learn lessons and make necessary changes so that the October 7 disaster does not happen again in the future? 67% of the total population responded that they do not trust the ability of elected officials to learn lessons and make necessary changes to ensure that the October 7 disaster does not happen again in the future. This claim receives support among 52% of coalition voters, and 78% of current opposition voters.

3. To what extent do you trust or not trust the ability of the security system to learn lessons and make necessary changes so that the October 7 disaster does not happen again in the future? 49% of respondents replied that they do not trust the ability of the security system to learn lessons and make the necessary changes to ensure that the October 7 disaster does not happen again in the future. This claim is supported by half of coalition voters and 44% of current opposition voters.

4. Against the background of multiple antisemitic incidents against Jews around the world, to what extent do you agree with the following statement: “Even today, after October 7, the State of Israel is the safest place in the world for Jews”? 71% of respondents agreed with the statement: “Even today, after October 7, the State of Israel is the safest place in the world for Jews”.

The Future of the State of Israel 1. Which of the following factors poses the greatest threat to the future of the State of Israel? 63% of respondents replied that the greatest threat to the future of the State of Israel concerns internal disintegration as a result of polarization and division. This claim is also supported by both coalition voters and opposition voters. In contrast, 23% of the total sample replied that the ability of Iran and its proxies to militarily defeat the State of Israel constitutes the greatest threat, and 14% replied that they do not know.

2. To what extent do you believe or not believe that Israeli society will know how to implement the slogan “Together we will win”? 45% of respondents replied that they do not believe that Israeli society will know how to implement the slogan “Together we will win”.

3. To what extent do you believe or not believe that the State of Israel will succeed in the future in overcoming the challenges and defeating the threats facing it? 68% of respondents replied that they believe that the State of Israel will succeed in the future in overcoming the challenges and defeating the threats facing it.

4. What do you think will be the security situation of the State of Israel in 4 years on the 80th Independence Day of its existence? About half of the respondents replied that they believe the situation will improve or remain the same. In contrast, 19% believe that the security situation will be less secure than today, and 22% replied that they do not know.

5. What do you think will be the state of Israeli society in 4 years on the 80th Independence Day of the State of Israel’s existence? About half of the respondents believe that the situation will remain unchanged or improve. In contrast, 25% replied that they believe that in 4 years there will be a more polarized society, and 24% replied that they do not know.

Political Issues 1. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “The events of October 7 proved that we all made mistakes from all parts of the political system”? 64% of respondents agreed with the statement, compared to 26% who replied that they do not agree.

2. What do you think will be the situation regarding the integration of Haredi society in IDF recruitment on the 80th Independence Day of the State of Israel’s existence? 21% of respondents from the Haredi sector replied that they believe that in 4 years, on the 80th Independence Day of Israel’s existence, an agreed framework will be found with the Haredi parties that will regulate the integration of Haredim in the IDF. This is also believed by 49% of respondents in the religious sector, 51% of traditional respondents, and 31% of secular respondents.

3. What is your opinion on the issue of IDF recruitment of young people from Haredi society? 29% of all respondents believe that an agreed conscription framework should be created together with the leadership of Haredi society, within which anyone who is not really studying Torah will be drafted. A claim that receives support from 42% of the Haredi public and 55% of the religious public.