Poll

Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll

This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.

 U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Netanyahu loses support in northern Israel as voters demand tougher stance on Lebanon

Israeli current opposition leader Yair Lapid (L) and former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett stand together in Tel Aviv on May 12, as they hold their inaugural conference of their ‘Together – Under Bennett’s Leadership’ party for the upcoming national election.

Bennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll


Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

A survey shows that over half of the population backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to increase defense spending.

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

Survey reveals majority of Israeli kids not learning English fluency, not prepared for 'real world'

Children are receiving only around 12% of the English exposure in schools necessary to achieve fluency, according to a survey by Novakid.

Children arrive for the first day of school in the Israeli town of Mevaseret Zion, September 1, 2025.

Despite Likud boost, opposition maintains majority as Sde Teiman, MAG scandal continues - poll

Despite the chaos of the week, when asked about their feelings regarding the future of Israel, just over half the public reported feeling optimistic.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over backdrop of Sde Teiman military base.

Jewish NYC vote breakdown: 63% for Cuomo, 33% for Mamdani in mayoral race

Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected as New York CIty's mayor. Still, he did so by capitalizing on support from voters with no religious affiliation.

New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025.

Most Americans think political violence is on the rise - poll

The belief that political violence is increasing appears to be bipartisan, as nearly equal amounts of Democrats and Republicans are shown to agree with the statement.

A woman named Nuk, associated with the Wasco tribe, burns sage during a protest in front of a ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, US October 26, 2025.

Israeli opposition bloc would win Knesset majority if elections held today, poll shows

The poll asked respondents' views on the haredi IDF draft law formulated by the coalition government. The poll found that 43% of respondents opposed the proposed law, and 27% supported it.

MK Yitzchak Goldknopf holds his head as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

A Mamdani win would be a gift to Trump - opinion

Donald Trump will use a Zohran Mamdani victory in the New York City mayoral election to sway voters to the Right.

A MAMDANI victory would be a gift that keeps on giving for Trump, the writer maintains.

Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

The poll found 59% of respondents backed US recognition of a Palestinian state, while 33% were opposed, and the rest were unsure or did not answer the question.

 A person waves a Palestine flag at Lafayette Square during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the White House in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023. People gathered in solidarity after a temporary cease-fire ended between Israel and Hamas earlier this week.

Coalition rises as Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold following hostage deal - poll

The coalition’s rise is surprising, as last week’s poll showed Ben-Gvir and Smotrich’s parties falling sharply due to their opposition to the Trump Peace Plan.

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich addresses a news conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem earlier this month. That Smotrich is not an economist, and is quite ignorant of current economic theory and practice, is no secret, says the writer.

Slim majority of US Jews approve of Trump peace deal, YouGov poll finds

A new poll shows 53% of Americans back the peace deal brokered by Trump, with support varying by age and political affiliation.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.