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Monday, May 4, 2009
Poll of Israeli Jews: Obama's reconciliation with Arabs at expense of Israel's interests 63%:16%, American Jews shouldn't criticize Israel 52%:35%

SURVEY OF THE ISRAELI PUBLIC'S VIEWS ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
www.biu.ac.il/SOC/besa/docs/sekerEn.pdf

Telephone poll of representative sample of 610 adult Israeli Jews conducted
23-26 April 2009, at for THE BEGIN-SADAT CENTER
FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES and the ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE by Brains' Trust
(Maagar Mochot) - Interdisciplinary Research and Consulting Institute Ltd.,
managed by Prof. Yitzhak Katz - CEO.

A. ISRAEL-U.S. RELATIONS

Do you agree or disagree with the proposition that the United States is a
loyal ally of the State of Israel?

02% 1. Totally disagree
08% 2. Disagree
18% 3. Somewhere in between
58% 4. Agree
10% 5. Totally agree
4% 6. Don't know and other answers

What is your attitude, as an Israeli, toward the U.S. on a scale of 1-5,
where 5 = very positive, and 1 = very negative?What is your attitude, as an
Israeli, toward the U.S. on a scale of 1-5, where 5 = very positive, and 1 =
very negative?

01% 1. Very negative
02% 2. Negative
24% 3. Somewhere in between
46% 4. Positive
26% 5. Very positive
01% 6. Don't know and other answers

In your opinion, if and when Israel is faced with a serious crisis involving
a threat to its very existence, a so-called 'moment of truth,' would the
U.S. help Israel or not in such a case?In your opinion, if and when Israel
is faced with a serious crisis involving a threat to its very existence, a
so-called 'moment of truth,' would the U.S. help Israel or not in such a
case?
08% 1. It would not help
76% 2. It would help
16% 3. Don't know and other answers

What do you consider to be the main reason for the U.S. having so far
developed close relations with Israel?What do you consider to be the main
reason for the U.S. having so far developed close relations with Israel?
15% 1. The democratic tradition and the values shared by the two countries
26% 2. The political power of American Jewry
49% 3. Israel's vital role as strategic partner
10% 4. Don't know and other answers

Are close relations with the U.S. vital or not to the State of Israel's
national security?Are close relations with the U.S. vital or not to the
State of Israel's national security?
04% 1. Not vital
91% 2. Vital
05% 3. Don't know and other answers

B. THE PRESIDENCY

How would you describe U.S. President Barack Obama's attitude towards the
State of Israel?How would you describe U.S. President Barack Obama's
attitude towards the State of Israel?

01% 1. Very unfriendly
07% 2. Unfriendly
33% 3. Neutral
32% 4. Friendly
06% 5. Very friendly
21% 6. Don't know and other answers

Will the Obama administration and Netanyahu's government be able to maintain
the friendly ties between the U.S. and Israel, or will U.S.-Israel relations
deteriorate and become fraught with tensions during their incumbencies?Will
the Obama administration and Netanyahu's government be able to maintain the
friendly ties between the U.S. and Israel, or will U.S.-Israel relations
deteriorate and become fraught with tensions during their incumbencies?
26% 1. Relations will deteriorate and become fraught with tensions
48% 2. Friendly relations will be maintained.
26% 3. Don't know and other answers

Do you approve or disapprove of President Obama's policy toward Israel?Do
you approve or disapprove of President Obama's policy toward Israel?
02% 1. Strongly disapprove
19% 2. Disapprove
28% 3. Approve
04% 4. Strongly approve
47% 5. Don't know and other answers

President Obama has said he plans to devote major attention to helping end
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. How much confidence do you have in his
judgment to make the right decisions about this difficult conflict?President
Obama has said he plans to devote major attention to helping end the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. How much confidence do you have in his
judgment to make the right decisions about this difficult conflict?
05% 1. Very little confidence
32% 2. Little confidence
32% 3. Some confidence
05% 4. Great deal of confidence
26% 5. Don't know and other answers

How would you define your opinion of President Obama: favorable or
unfavorable?
02% 1. Very unfavorable
12% 2. Somewhat unfavorable
54% 3. Somewhat favorable
06% 4. Very favorable
26% 5. Don't know and other answers

QUESTIONS ON THE MIDDLE EAST POLICY, THE CONFLICT AND THE NUCLEAR ISSUE

In your opinion, are the Middle-East interests of the U.S. and Israel
different, complementary or similar?In your opinion, are the Middle-East
interests of the U.S. and Israel different, complementary or similar?
23% 1. Different interests
32% 2. Complementary interests
39% 3. Similar interests
09% 4. Don't know and other answers

Obama has declared his intention of bringing about reconciliation with the
Muslim and Arab worlds in order to improve the United State's position and
image therein. Do you believe or not that such reconciliation will be at the
expense of Israel's interests?Obama has declared his intention of bringing
about reconciliation with the Muslim and Arab worlds in order to improve the
United State's position and image therein. Do you believe or not that such
reconciliation will be at the expense of Israel's interests?
16% 1. It will not come at Israel's expense
63% 2. It will come at Israel's expense
21% 3. Don't know and other answers

Which of the following is closest to your view?
32% 1. The U.S. should enter into direct talks with Iran with no
preconditions
51% 2. The U.S. should not negotiate with Iran
17% 3. Don't know and other answers

Suppose all diplomatic and economic efforts fail to convince Iran to shut
down its uranium enrichment plant. If that happens, would you support or
oppose Israeli military action aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear
facilities?Suppose all diplomatic and economic efforts fail to convince Iran
to shut down its uranium enrichment plant. If that happens, would you
support or oppose Israeli military action aimed at destroying the Iranian
nuclear facilities?
15% 1. Oppose
66% 2. Support
19% 3. Don't know and other answers

Supporters of Israeli military action against Iran (in the event that
diplomatic and economic efforts failed to convince Iran to shut down its
uranium enrichment plant) were asked Question 16 below:
16. Would you still support Israel taking military action if the Obama
administration opposed Israel taking action?
15% 1. Oppose
75% 2. Support
10% 3. Don't know and other answers
(N=404)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION.

To what extent do you follow news coverage of American affairs?To what
extent do you follow news coverage of American affairs?

07% 1. Not at all
14% 2. To a small extent
43% 3. To a moderate extent
23% 4. To a large extent
10% 5. To a great extent
03% 6. Other answers

What is usually your primary source of information on American affairs?What
is usually your primary source of information on American affairs?
48% 1. Israeli television channels
14% 2. Israeli press
09% 3. Israeli radio channels
02% 4. Magazines/periodicals in Israel
14% 5. Internet
03% 6. Word of mouth (through friends, family, etc.)
05% 7. Foreign media channels on cable television (CNN, FOX, etc.)
05% 8. I take no interest in the U.S., I have no primary source of
information, and other answers

E. U.S. JEWS
In your opinion, is the current level of support by American Jews for the
Israeli government's policy too little, too much or about right?In your
opinion, is the current level of support by American Jews for the Israeli
government's policy too little, too much or about right?
28% 1. Too little
42% 2. About right
09% 3. Too much
21% 3. Don't know and other answers

Should American Jews feel free to publicly criticize the Israeli government
and its policy?
11% 1. Certainly not
41% 2. No
28% 3. Yes
07% 4. Certainly yes
13% 6. Don't know and other answers

Do you feel that American Jews continue to be close to Israel, or are they
drifting away from it?Do you feel that American Jews continue to be close to
Israel, or are they drifting away from it?
29% 1. They are drifting away
45% 2. They continue to be close
26% 3. Don't know and other answers

F. BACKGROUND DESCRIPTORS

How do you define yourself in terms of religion?How do you define yourself
in terms of religion?

57% 1. Secular
26% 2. Traditional
06% 3. National religious
09% 4. Orthodox
02% 5. Other answers

If the average gross income in Israel is NIS7,500 per month, how would you
define your income level?If the average gross income in Israel is NIS7,500
per month, how would you define your income level?
14% 1. Far below average
23% 2. Below average
26% 3. Same as average
16% 4. Above average
01% 5. Far above average
20% 6. Refuse to answer and other answers

How do you define your political and ideological outlook?How do you define
your political and ideological outlook?
28% 1. Right-wing
24% 2. Rightward tendency
36% 3. Center
07% 4. Leftward tendency
04% 5. Left-wing
01% 6. Refuse to answer and other answers

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