Poll: Israelis support entry of ground forces into Lebanon 54%:29% oppose
Olmert's Convergence Plan 50%:28%
Dr. Aaron Lerner 19 July 2006

The following are the results of a telephone poll of a representative sample
of 842 adult Israelis (including Israeli Arabs) 17-18 July 2006 (during the
min-war in Lebanon) by Maagar Mohot Survey Institute (headed by Professor
Yitzchak Katz commissioned by the Keshet television group. Sample error +/-
4.5 percentage points.

Do you support the way that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been handling the
war?
Support 71% Oppose 21% Don't know and other replies 8%

Are you for or against Ehud Olmert's convergence plan? [AL: aka
"consolidation plan", retreat from most of the West Bank]
For 28% Against 50% Don't know/other replies 22%

To what extent are you satisfied with the general performance of the IDF in
the current war?
Very unsatisfied 8% somewhat 9% = total dissatisfied 17%
Middle (So-so) 17%
Satisfied 16% Very satisfied 41% = total satisfied 57%
Don't know/other replies 9%

How much time do you think that the Israeli (civilian) front can bear the
attacks and its damages?
Unlimited - as much time as needed 43%
A few months 27% A few weeks 17% A few days 1%
Don't know/other replies 12%

Are you for or against the entry of IDF ground forces into Southern Lebanon?
Special forces only 43%
Large forces 11%
Oppose entry of any kind of forces 27%
Don't know, depends, other replies 19%