These are the main findings of the Peace Index survey for January 2007 that was carried out on 29-31 January 2007 and included 607 interviewees who represent
the adult Jewish and Arab population in Israel.

  • Should Israel get involved in any way in the struggle between Hamas and supporters of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas?
    Should not get involved 84%
    Should get involved 11%
    Do not know 5%

 

  • How does the internal Palestinian struggle affect Israel?
    Good for Israel 48%
    Bad for Israel 38%

 

  • How do you assess the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations?
    Jewish population:
    Relations will improve 35%
    Relations will worsen 42%
    Relations will not change 12%
    Do not know 11%
    Arab Population
    Relations will improve 45%
    Relations will worsen 37%

 

  • How do you assess the future of Israeli-Syrian relations?
    Jewish population:
    Relations will improve 37%
    Relations will worsen 16%
    Relations will not change 30%
    Do not know 17%
    Arab Population
    Relations will improve 54%
    Relations will worsen 21%
    Relations will stay the same 13%

 

  • Would you support a full peace treaty with Syria in exchange for a full retreat from the Golan Heights?
    Support 19%
    Oppose 64%
    Do not know 15%

 

  • Which of the following issues should now be at the top of the Israeli society's agenda?
    Dealing with corruption and improper functioning 31.5%
    Rehabilitating the IDF and Israel's deterrent capability 22.1%
    Narrowing the economic gaps 20.1%
    Countering violence and crime 15.4%
    Achieving a peace agreement with the Palestinians 10.8%

 

  • Do you agree with President Katsav's claim that the Israeli elites banded together to incriminate him because they did not want him as president?
    Agree 23%
    Disagree 62%