New Wave Poll: Israeli Jews more optimistic regarding personal situation
than about future of State
Dr. Aaron Lerner 28 September 2014

The survey of 500 Jewish Israeli Hebrew speaking adults was conducted by
New Wave for Yisrael Hayom 17 September and published on 24 September 2014.
Statistical error +/- 4.4 percentage points.

Do you think of the State of Israel in 2014 is a state that:
Good to live there 54% Not good to live there 33% Don't know 13%

If it was up to you where would you prefer to live?
Israel 61% Overseas 24% Undecided/No reply 15%

When you think of the coming year, what most concerns you?
Cost of living 39% Security situation 31% State corruption 10% World
anti-Semitism 9% Personal security 6% Don't know 3% Traffic accidents 2%

What of the following most concerned you in the last year?
Cost of living 35% Security situation 34% State corruption 15% World
anti-Semitism 7% Personal security 5% Don't know 2% Traffic accidents 2%

Compared to last year are you more or less optimistic about the future of
the State?
More 13% Less 42% Same 44% Don't know 1%

Compared to last year are you more or less optimistic about your personal
situation?
More 34% Less 26% Same 34% Don't know 2%

Who is Israel's worst enemy?
Hamas 47% Iran 20% Hezbulla 14% Other 11% IS 11%

Will there be another round of battle in the coming year?
Yes 70% No 13% Don't know 17%

What is the chance for diplomatic negotiations to advance in the course of
the coming year?
Low 60% Not at all 27% High 5% Certain yes 1% Don't know 7%

How do you see yourself?
First a Jew, then an Israeli 57%
First Israeli then Jew 35%
Don't know/refuse reply 8%

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
(mail POB 982 Kfar Sava)
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