Poll: Israelis oppose Olmert's Convergence Plan 52%:19%
Dr. Aaron Lerner 16 July 2006

The following are the results of a telephone poll of a representative sample
of 517 adult Israelis (including Israeli Arabs) 11-12 July 2006 (before the
min-war in Lebanon) by Maagar Mohot Survey Institute (headed by Professor
Yitzchak Katz commissioned by the "Hatzofeh" and "Yisraeli" newspapers (the
"Yisraeli" newspaper is a free paper distributed on trains and busses)).

In your opinion, in light of what recently took place in Gaza, was the
disengagement plan [AL: the retreat from Gaza] justified?
Yes 44% No 31% Don't know/other replies 25%

Are you for or against Ehud Olmert's convergence plan? [AL: aka
"consolidation plan", retreat from most of the West Bank]
For 19% Against 52% Don't know/other replies 29%

In your opinion, do most of the citizens of the State of Israel have enough
information about Ehud Olmert's convergence plan?
Yes 11% No 71% Don't know/other replies 18%

Who in your opinion was better finance minister: Bibi Netanyahu or Abraham
Hirchson? [AL: Hirchson is the current finance minister]
Netanyahu 51% Hirchson 9% Both same 17% Don't know/other replies 23%