Maagar Mochot Poll: Israelis oppose Obama imposed deal, division of
Jerusalem and relying on American guarantees in deal with Palestinians
Dr. Aaron Lerner Date: 14 April 2010

For immediate release

Israeli Jews overwhelmingly oppose (83%:8%) President Obama imposing a
Palestinian-Israeli agreement and also oppose (70%:19%) freezing
construction in Jerusalem according to a telephone poll of a representative
sample of 503 adult Israeli Jews, by Maagar Mohot Survey Institute (headed
by Professor Yitzchak Katz) carried out 11-12 April.

The poll, that was commissioned by Independent Media Review & Analysis
(IMRA), also found that respondents believe (69%:13%) that the division of
Jerusalem with international control of the Old City would lead to ongoing
conflict rather than peace for generations.

Israeli Jews overwhelming (79%:9%) support Prime Minister Binyamin’s
position that Israel must control the Jordan Valley in any arrangements with
the Palestinians.

The poll also found consistent rejection of relying on American guarantees
in arrangements with the Palestinians. Respondent overwhelmingly (80%:12%)
reject the proposal that the U.S. could deliver on a guaranty that a
Palestinian state would remain demilitarized. Israeli Jews also reject
(69%:22%) the suggestion that Israel could relinquish territories that are
today considered critical for its security if the U.S. signed a defense pact
with Israel.

Respondents also consider it improper (68%:16%) for Israelis who support
plans opposed by Netanyahu to encourage President Obama to impose their
plans.

Complete Results follow:

Telephone poll of a representative sample of 503 adult Israeli Jews, by
Maagar Mohot Survey Institute (headed by Professor Yitzchak Katz) carried
out 11-12 April 2010. Poll commissioned by Independent Media Review &
Analysis (IMRA).
Survey error of +/- 4.5 percentage points.

#1 In your opinion, should Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu agree to the
demand of President Obama, according to which Israel should freeze
construction in Jerusalem for an unlimited period of time?
Yes 19% No 70% Don’t know/other replies 11%

#2 How would you describe the physical situation existing today in
Jerusalem?

31% There is separation between western Jerusalem that is composed of Jewish
neighborhoods and eastern Jerusalem that is composed of Arab neighborhoods.

52% Jerusalem is a mosaic of Jewish and Arab neighborhood that are located
very close to each other.

17% Don’t know/other replies

#3 One of the proposals for a peace arrangement is the proposal to divide
Jerusalem between Jewish neighborhood under Israeli sovereignty, Palestinian
neighborhoods under the sovereignty of a Palestinian state and the Old City
under international administration. Would this arrangement bring peace for
generations or ongoing conflict?
Peace for generations 13% Ongoing conflict 69%
Don’t know/other replies 18%

#4 Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu argues that Israeli must make sure that
in any arrangement with the Palestinians Israel controls the Jordan Valley
in order to prevent the transfer of rockets and missiles to the Palestinians
in the West Bank. The Palestinians also demand control of the Jordan Valley
and part of the Dead Sea. Should Israel insist that Israel control this
area in any arrangement with the Palestinians?
Yes 79% No 9% Don’t know/other replies 12%

#5 There are those who claim that if the United States guarantees that the
Palestinian State will not be armed that Israel can be certain that the
Palestinian State really won’t arm itself with weapons. Do you agree with
this claim?
Yes 12% No 80% Don’t know/other replies 8%

#6 There are those who claim that Israel can forego territories that today
are considered critical for its security if Israel signs a peace pact with
the United States. Do you agree?
Yes 22% No 69% Don’t know/other replies 9%

#7 According to various reports, President Obama will try to impose an
arrangement on the sides according to which, among other things, Israel does
not control the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem is divided. Do you want
President Obama to impose his plan on the parties?
Yes 8% No 83% Don’t know/other replies 9%

#8 Is it proper for Israelis who support arrangements with the Palestinians
that do not agree with Binyamin Netanyahu’s position to encourage President
Obama to impose their positions on the parties?
Proper 16% Improper 68% Don’t know/other replies 16%

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
(Mail POB 982 Kfar Sava)
Tel 972-9-7604719/Fax 972-3-7255730
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