ארכיון Surveys - Mitvim https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication_types/surveys/ מתווים Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:29:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://mitvim.org.il/wp-content/uploads/fav-300x300.png ארכיון Surveys - Mitvim https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication_types/surveys/ 32 32 The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2024 https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-israeli-foreign-policy-index-of-2024/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:40:38 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=11948 The Mitvim Institute’s twelfth annual public opinion poll on Israeli foreign policy was conducted at the end of August. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, among a representative sample of the adult population in Israel (862 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a sampling error of 3.3%. Almost a year after the October 7th attack, the survey aimed to assess the public’s views on key issues concerning Israel’s foreign policy and strategy. It focused on immediate topics such as war objectives and potential exit strategies, while also exploring how the war has shaped the public’s strategic mindset on foreign policy issues. This document presents the findings of the survey, divided into five areas: Israel’s foreign relations, Israeli foreign policy, Israel and the Palestinians, Israel-United States relations, and Israel’s relations with regional actors. This year the survey included, among other things, questions about the preferred outcome of the fighting in Gaza; Israel-US relations and the upcoming presidential elections; Israel’s policy towards Hezbollah in the short term, and towards Iran in the long term; Israel’s global status following the war and the danger of becoming a “pariah state”; the future of strategic relations with Egypt; Israel’s relation with the UN and international sanctions on violent settlers; The connection between the campaign against Iran and the conflict with the Palestinians; Israel’s role in the global struggle between the US, China and Russia; the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; and the future of

הפוסט The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2024 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The Mitvim Institute’s twelfth annual public opinion poll on Israeli foreign policy was conducted at the end of August. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, among a representative sample of the adult population in Israel (862 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a sampling error of 3.3%.

Almost a year after the October 7th attack, the survey aimed to assess the public’s views on key issues concerning Israel’s foreign policy and strategy. It focused on immediate topics such as war objectives and potential exit strategies, while also exploring how the war has shaped the public’s strategic mindset on foreign policy issues. This document presents the findings of the survey, divided into five areas: Israel’s foreign relations, Israeli foreign policy, Israel and the Palestinians, Israel-United States relations, and Israel’s relations with regional actors.

This year the survey included, among other things, questions about the preferred outcome of the fighting in Gaza; Israel-US relations and the upcoming presidential elections; Israel’s policy towards Hezbollah in the short term, and towards Iran in the long term; Israel’s global status following the war and the danger of becoming a “pariah state”; the future of strategic relations with Egypt; Israel’s relation with the UN and international sanctions on violent settlers; The connection between the campaign against Iran and the conflict with the Palestinians; Israel’s role in the global struggle between the US, China and Russia; the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; and the future of Israel-Turkey
relations.

Main findings

A sharp drop in the Israeli public’s assessment of Israel’s situation in the world (4.31). This is a significant decrease from the relatively low score given by the public last year (5.03) and the second lowest assessment in the last decade. 70% of respondents describe Israel’s international situation as not good or not very good.

The majority of the public (57%) show great concern over the transformation of the State of Israel into a “pariah state” following the continuation of the war in Gaza and the government’s policies. This, compared to 43% who show little or no concern at all.

The public gives the government’s performance in the field of foreign relations since the beginning of the war a score of 3.84 – which is the lowest score since we started conducting the surveys in 2013. This is a drastic decrease from the relatively low score given by the public last year (4.89).

The public gives the state of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a score of 3.94, which is also the lowest score since we started the survey a decade ago. This is a drastic decrease in the evaluation of the situation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from last year (5.00).

A relative majority of the Israeli public (44%) supports a package deal that includes normalization with Saudi Arabia, the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state that is not controlled by Hamas, and an American-led regional defense alliance. 37% oppose this deal. 19% have not yet formed an opinion on the subject.

A majority of the public (about half of the respondents) supports the international move to impose sanctions on violent settlers and settler organizations that encourage violence in the territories, as long as it is limited to violent settlers only. This, compared to the 33% who oppose the move altogether.

Building a US-sponsored regional coalition is the public’s preferred strategy for dealing with the threat from Iran and its allies. 46% support this option, compared to 32% who support launching an independent military campaign against Iran and its proxies. 14% support the opening of diplomatic negotiations with Iran. Only 8% support the continuation of the existing situation of limited fighting against Iran, Hezbollah and the Houthis.

44% of the public supports an all-out military operation in Lebanon as a preferred strategy to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. 25% of the respondents think that the international community should be harnessed to promote a diplomatic move that will lead to the withdrawal of Hezbollah beyond the Litani River. A similar percentage supports the promotion of a broad international arrangement to stabilize the internal system in Lebanon and delineate the land border between the countries. Only 5% support leaving the status quo with Hezbollah.

הפוסט The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2024 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2023 https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-israeli-foreign-policy-index-of-2023/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:35:54 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=9811 The Mitvim Institute’s Eleventh Annual Public Opinion Survey on Israeli Foreign Policy was conducted in late July 2023. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, among a representative sample (both politically and demographically) of the adult population in Israel (800 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a sampling error of 3.5%. This document presents the findings of the survey, divided into five areas: Israel’s foreign policy apparatus, Israel’s foreign relations, the implications of the Judicial Reform for Israel’s foreign relations, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians. This year the survey included, among other topics, questions about the implications of the “full-fledged right-wing” government’s policies on Israel’s foreign relations, both in regard to the Judicial Reform as well as its policy in the West Bank; the future of the Arab-Israeli normalization process, with emphasis on Saudi Arabia, and the potential of leveraging it to promote Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking; Iran’s growing nuclear threat; international cooperation on the climate crisis; Israel’s policy in Lebanon; China’s growing involvement in the Middle-East; and Israel’s stance on the war in Ukraine.

הפוסט The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2023 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The Mitvim Institute’s Eleventh Annual Public Opinion Survey on Israeli Foreign Policy was conducted in late July 2023. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, among a representative sample (both politically and demographically) of the adult population in Israel (800 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a sampling error of 3.5%. This document presents the findings of the survey, divided into five areas: Israel’s foreign policy apparatus, Israel’s foreign relations, the implications of the Judicial Reform for Israel’s foreign relations, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians.

This year the survey included, among other topics, questions about the implications of the “full-fledged right-wing” government’s policies on Israel’s foreign relations, both in regard to the Judicial Reform as well as its policy in the West Bank; the future of the Arab-Israeli normalization process, with emphasis on Saudi Arabia, and the potential of leveraging it to promote Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking; Iran’s growing nuclear threat; international cooperation on the climate crisis; Israel’s policy in Lebanon; China’s growing involvement in the Middle-East; and Israel’s stance on the war in Ukraine.

הפוסט The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2023 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2022 https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-israeli-foreign-policy-index-of-2022/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:28:40 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=8242 The Mitvim Institute’s Tenth Annual Public Opinion Survey on Israeli Foreign Policy was conducted in late August 2022, exploring four areas: the Israeli foreign policy apparatus, Israel’s foreign relations, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians.

הפוסט The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2022 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The Mitvim Institute’s Tenth Annual Public Opinion Survey on Israeli Foreign Policy was conducted in late August 2022. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute and in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, among a representative sample (both politically and demographically) of the adult population in Israel (800 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a sampling error of 3.5%. This document presents the findings of the survey, divided into four areas: the Israeli foreign policy apparatus, Israel’s foreign relations, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians. This year the survey included, among other topics, questions about Israel’s stance on the war in Ukraine, the impact of the normalization agreements two years in and the potential of leveraging them to promote Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking, the climate crisis, and the Iranian nuclear threat.

הפוסט The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2022 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The 2019 Israeli Foreign Policy Index of the Mitvim Institute https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-2019-israeli-foreign-policy-index-of-the-mitvim-institute/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:32:16 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=3231 The seventh annual public opinion poll of the Mitvim Institute on Israel’s foreign policy was conducted in September 2019. It was carried out by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, among a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (700 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a margin of error of 3.5%. This report presents the poll’s key findings, grouped under four categories: Israel’s foreign relations, Israel’s Foreign Service, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians.

הפוסט The 2019 Israeli Foreign Policy Index of the Mitvim Institute הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The seventh annual public opinion poll of the Mitvim Institute on Israel’s foreign policy was conducted in September 2019. It was carried out by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, among a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (700 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a margin of error of 3.5%. This report presents the poll’s key findings, grouped under four categories: Israel’s foreign relations, Israel’s Foreign Service, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians.

הפוסט The 2019 Israeli Foreign Policy Index of the Mitvim Institute הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The 2018 Israeli Foreign Policy Index https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-2018-israeli-foreign-policy-index/ Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:35:23 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=3109 The sixth annual public opinion poll of the Mitvim Institute on Israel’s foreign policy was conducted in September 2018. It was carried out by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, among a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (700 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a margin of error of 3.5%. This report presents the poll’s key findings, grouped under four categories: Israel’s foreign relations, Israel’s Foreign Service, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians.

הפוסט The 2018 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The sixth annual public opinion poll of the Mitvim Institute on Israel’s foreign policy was conducted in September 2018. It was carried out by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, among a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (700 men and women, Jews and Arabs) and with a margin of error of 3.5%. This report presents the poll’s key findings, grouped under four categories: Israel’s foreign relations, Israel’s Foreign Service, Israel and its surrounding regions, and Israel and the Palestinians.

הפוסט The 2018 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Israel’s Relations with the Middle East, Europe, and the US https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-israeli-palestinian-conflict-and-israels-relations-with-the-middle-east-europe-and-the-us/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 06:39:50 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=3955 The Israeli public thinks that the continuation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict significantly damages Israel’s foreign relations with the Middle East and Europe, and that the Israel-US relationship is less affected by the conflict. These are the main findings of a public opinion poll conducted for the Mitvim Institute on June 6, 2017 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The poll sampled 500 men and women, as a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (aged 18 and older, from the Jewish and Arab sectors, and with a 4.5% margin of error). The findings were introduced on June 13, 2017 at a public event of the Mitvim Institute and the Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations, held at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

הפוסט The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Israel’s Relations with the Middle East, Europe, and the US הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The Israeli public thinks that the continuation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict significantly damages Israel’s foreign relations with the Middle East and Europe, and that the Israel-US relationship is less affected by the conflict. These are the main findings of a public opinion poll conducted for the Mitvim Institute on June 6, 2017 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The poll sampled 500 men and women, as a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (aged 18 and older, from the Jewish and Arab sectors, and with a 4.5% margin of error). The findings were introduced on June 13, 2017 at a public event of the Mitvim Institute and the Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations, held at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

הפוסט The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Israel’s Relations with the Middle East, Europe, and the US הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The 2016 Israeli Foreign Policy Index https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-2016-israeli-foreign-policy-index/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:27:14 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=4252 The annual public opinion of the Mitvim Institute on Israel’s foreign policy was conducted, for the fourth consecutive year in late August- early September 2016. It was carried out by the Rafi Smith Institute, and in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, among a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (600 men and women, Jews and Arabs, aged 18 and above). The poll’s margin of error is 4%. This report includes the poll findings, grouped under five categories: Israel among the nations, the state of Israel’s foreign policy, foreign policy priorities and bi-lateral relations, regional belonging and cooperation, and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

הפוסט The 2016 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

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The annual public opinion of the Mitvim Institute on Israel’s foreign policy was conducted, for the fourth consecutive year in late August- early September 2016. It was carried out by the Rafi Smith Institute, and in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, among a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (600 men and women, Jews and Arabs, aged 18 and above). The poll’s margin of error is 4%. This report includes the poll findings, grouped under five categories: Israel among the nations, the state of Israel’s foreign policy, foreign policy priorities and bi-lateral relations, regional belonging and cooperation, and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

הפוסט The 2016 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> Cooperation between Israel and the Arab world https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/cooperation-between-israel-and-the-arab-world/ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:18:37 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=4237 Israelis see high importance in advancing cooperation with Egypt, while cooperation with the Palestinian Authority is of low priority. This is the main finding from a public opinion poll conducted for the Mitvim Institute on July 13, 2016 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. It sampled 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (aged 18 and older, from both the Jewish and Arab sectors). The findings were first presented on July 20, 2016, at a conference held by the Knesset Caucus for Regional Cooperation (led by MKs Merav Michaeli, Yaakov Peri, and Dr. Michael Oren), in cooperation with the Mitvim Institute. The following are the poll’s findings.

הפוסט Cooperation between Israel and the Arab world הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> Israelis see high importance in advancing cooperation with Egypt, while cooperation with the Palestinian Authority is of low priority. This is the main finding from a public opinion poll conducted for the Mitvim Institute on July 13, 2016 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. It sampled 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (aged 18 and older, from both the Jewish and Arab sectors). The findings were first presented on July 20, 2016, at a conference held by the Knesset Caucus for Regional Cooperation (led by MKs Merav Michaeli, Yaakov Peri, and Dr. Michael Oren), in cooperation with the Mitvim Institute. The following are the poll’s findings.

הפוסט Cooperation between Israel and the Arab world הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The 2015 Israeli Foreign Policy Index https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-2015-israeli-foreign-policy-index/ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 07:58:37 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=4715 Since 2013, Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies publishes an annual index covering a variety of issues related to Israel’s foreign policy. The 2015 Israeli Foreign Policy Index of the Mitvim Institute is based on a public opinion poll conducted in mid-October 2015 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. It sampled 600 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors aged 18 and older) and has a margin of error of 4%. The main poll findings are: Israel’s international standing is poor, and is significantly worse than it was last year. Most Israelis believe that improvement in this regard is contingent upon progress in the peace process. Israelis disapprove of their government’s conduct in matters of foreign policy and think it has deteriorated since 2014. Israelis also believe Prime Minister Netanyahu failed in addressing the Iranian nuclear issue. Israelis believe the weakening of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) harms their country’s national security. Israelis want their foreign policy to prioritize addressing security threats, promoting the Israeli-US relationship, and advancing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The state of Israel’s relations with the US is viewed as mediocre, and has deteriorated in the past year. Other than the US, Russia is seen as the most important country to Israel in the world. The primary reason for Israel to improve ties with Turkey is considered to be the option of promoting security cooperation between the two

הפוסט The 2015 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

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Since 2013, Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies publishes an annual index covering a variety of issues related to Israel’s foreign policy.

The 2015 Israeli Foreign Policy Index of the Mitvim Institute is based on a public opinion poll conducted in mid-October 2015 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. It sampled 600 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors aged 18 and older) and has a margin of error of 4%.

The main poll findings are:

  • Israel’s international standing is poor, and is significantly worse than it was last year. Most Israelis believe that improvement in this regard is contingent upon progress in the peace process.
  • Israelis disapprove of their government’s conduct in matters of foreign policy and think it has deteriorated since 2014. Israelis also believe Prime Minister Netanyahu failed in addressing the Iranian nuclear issue.
  • Israelis believe the weakening of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) harms their country’s national security.
  • Israelis want their foreign policy to prioritize addressing security threats, promoting the Israeli-US relationship, and advancing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
  • The state of Israel’s relations with the US is viewed as mediocre, and has deteriorated in the past year. Other than the US, Russia is seen as the most important country to Israel in the world.
  • The primary reason for Israel to improve ties with Turkey is considered to be the option of promoting security cooperation between the two countries.
  • Greater involvement of Arab countries in the peace process is viewed positively and Israelis believe that regional cooperation with Middle Eastern countries is possible.

  • The potential of normalized relations with the Arab world is the greatest incentive to achieving peace.

    This report includes the detailed poll findings grouped under eight categories: Israel’s global standing; the Israeli government’s foreign policy; the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomacy; the political sphere; foreign policy priorities; Israel’s relations with the US and other countries; international involvement in the peace process; and regional cooperation and belonging.

    According to Dr. Nimrod Goren, Head of the Mitvim Institute: “The findings show that the public is losing faith in the government’s foreign policy. We see this in the failure attributed to Netanyahu in his efforts to stop the Iranian nuclear project, in the feeling that Israel’s standing in the world and relations with the US are in a sharp decline, and in the concern about the ramifications of weakening the Foreign Ministry. These are all dangerous trends and to reverse them Israel requires a new foreign policy paradigm, one that will respond to ongoing security threats through regional and international cooperation, as well as the promotion of Israeli-Palestinian peace.”

הפוסט The 2015 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> The 2014 Israeli Foreign Policy Index https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/the-2014-israeli-foreign-policy-index/ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:26:12 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=4418 The annual public opinion poll of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies on Israel’s foreign policy has been carried out between September 9 and 11, 2014 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The poll was conducted among 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors, aged 18 and older), with a 4.5% margin of error. The main poll findings are: The Israeli public is not satisfied with Israel’s global standing, and thinks that Operation Protective Edge caused damage to it. Israel’s top foreign policy priorities, in the eyes of the public, should be: relations with the US, the peace process, Israel’s public diplomacy, and relations with moderate countries in the Middle East. The public thinks that improving Israel’s foreign relations is dependent upon progress in the peace process, and that regional cooperation with Middle Eastern countries is possible. The US, followed by Russia and Germany, is considered the most important country for Israel in the world. The public thinks that Israel-US relations should be improved, and regards Egypt as the most important country for Israel in the Middle East. The public is split on the question of whether Israel belongs more in the Middle East, in Europe or in both in an equal manner; Israelis are not aware of the EU’s offer to significantly upgrade relations with Israel after peace is reached. Tzipi Livni, followed by Isaac Herzog, is perceived to be best

הפוסט The 2014 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

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The annual public opinion poll of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies on Israel’s foreign policy has been carried out between September 9 and 11, 2014 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The poll was conducted among 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors, aged 18 and older), with a 4.5% margin of error.

The main poll findings are:

The Israeli public is not satisfied with Israel’s global standing, and thinks that Operation Protective Edge caused damage to it.

Israel’s top foreign policy priorities, in the eyes of the public, should be: relations with the US, the peace process, Israel’s public diplomacy, and relations with moderate countries in the Middle East.

The public thinks that improving Israel’s foreign relations is dependent upon progress in the peace process, and that regional cooperation with Middle Eastern countries is possible.

The US, followed by Russia and Germany, is considered the most important country for Israel in the world. The public thinks that Israel-US relations should be improved, and regards Egypt as the most important country for Israel in the Middle East.

The public is split on the question of whether Israel belongs more in the Middle East, in Europe or in both in an equal manner; Israelis are not aware of the EU’s offer to significantly upgrade relations with Israel after peace is reached.

Tzipi Livni, followed by Isaac Herzog, is perceived to be best suited for the position of Foreign Minister.

This report includes:

  1. The detailed poll findings grouped under four categories: Israel’s global standing, Israel’s foreign policy conduct, foreign policy priorities and bi-lateral relations; regional cooperation and regional belonging.
  2. Reactions to the poll findings by Mitvim Institute experts: Dr. Nimrod Goren, Dr. Ilai Saltzman, Prof. Elie Podeh, Dr. Ehud Eiran and Yoav Stern.

  3. Reactions to the poll finding by Israeli public figures (Members of Knesset and former senior diplomats): MK Hilik Bar, MK Nitzan Horowitz, Nadia Hilou, Yigal Palmor, Dr. Alon Liel, and Prof. Itamar Rabinovich

הפוסט The 2014 Israeli Foreign Policy Index הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> 84% of Israelis have never heard of the new EU incentive for Israeli-Palestinian peace https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/84-of-israelis-have-never-heard-of-the-new-eu-incentive-for-israeli-palestinian-peace/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:07:19 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=4388 In December 2013, the EU has offered Israel and the Palestinians an unprecedented package of political, economic and security support in the context of a final status agreement. This package includes the upgrading of ties with the EU to a Special Privileged Partnership – the highest possible level for a non-member state. On 9-10 March 2014, a public opinion poll regarding the EU offer was initiated by Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies. The poll was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute, among 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors). The main findings of the poll are: 84% of the Israeli public has never heard of the package offered by the EU to Israel in December 2013. After being read the text of the offer, 19% declared that it increases their support for the peace process; 59% stated that it does not alter their position regarding the peace process; 8% claimed that it decreases their support for the peace process. 14% did not have an opinion. Percentages of increased support for the peace process were highest among secular and educated respondents, aged 30-49, with voting preferences to the center-left. Of interest is that a relatively-high 31% of Yesh Atid (Yair Lapid’s party) supporters stated that the EU offer increases their support for the peace process. Among national-religious and ultra-Orthodox respondents, there were more who stated that the EU offer decreases their support for the peace process, than

הפוסט 84% of Israelis have never heard of the new EU incentive for Israeli-Palestinian peace הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> In December 2013, the EU has offered Israel and the Palestinians an unprecedented package of political, economic and security support in the context of a final status agreement. This package includes the upgrading of ties with the EU to a Special Privileged Partnership – the highest possible level for a non-member state.

On 9-10 March 2014, a public opinion poll regarding the EU offer was initiated by Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies. The poll was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute, among 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors).

The main findings of the poll are:

84% of the Israeli public has never heard of the package offered by the EU to Israel in December 2013.

After being read the text of the offer, 19% declared that it increases their support for the peace process; 59% stated that it does not alter their position regarding the peace process; 8% claimed that it decreases their support for the peace process. 14% did not have an opinion.

Percentages of increased support for the peace process were highest among secular and educated respondents, aged 30-49, with voting preferences to the center-left.

Of interest is that a relatively-high 31% of Yesh Atid (Yair Lapid’s party) supporters stated that the EU offer increases their support for the peace process.

Among national-religious and ultra-Orthodox respondents, there were more who stated that the EU offer decreases their support for the peace process, than the other way around (but for most of them – it did not lead to any change of position).

Respondents were also asked what would have happened if the EU incentive package would have included an offer to Israel to become a full EU member once IsraeliPalestinian peace is reached.

In such a case, 27% declared that it increases their support for the peace process; 53% stated that it does not alter their position regarding the peace process; 6% claimed that it decreases their support for the peace process. 14% did not have an opinion.

The upgrading of the offer’s content had a striking impact on those respondents intending to vote for Likud-Beytenu. The original EU offer increased the support for peace of 12% of these respondents. The upgraded offer lifted this number to 29%.

הפוסט 84% of Israelis have never heard of the new EU incentive for Israeli-Palestinian peace הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> Findings of a Mitvim Poll on Israel’s Foreign Policy, 2013 https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/4371/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:56:13 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=4371 The majority of the Israeli public believes Israel’s foreign policy is more reactive than proactive and that it is not conducted according to clearly defined principles. A recent poll of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies found that the Israeli public thinks the country’s foreign policy relies too much on its relationship with the US, and agrees that Israel should use more diplomacy instead of force. The majority of the public recognizes a need to involve the Arab citizens of Israel in a more central role in improving Israel’s relations with other Middle Eastern countries, and agreed that incentives from the international community will be more effective for mobilizing support for the peace process rather than sanctions. The poll findings show that most of the Israeli public, and especially the Arab sector, thinks Israel should offer assistance to other countries in promoting peace processes, based on its own experience throughout the years. Significant public support is given to assist Turkey in the advancement of its peace processes with, for example, Cyprus, the Kurds, or Armenia, as part of the mending of Israeli-Turkish ties. The poll shows that the Israeli public is divided over whether Israel belongs more to Europe, the Middle East, or both. The poll was initiated by the Mitvim Institute and was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute on 28-29 October 2013 among 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors). The margin of error is

הפוסט Findings of a Mitvim Poll on Israel’s Foreign Policy, 2013 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

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The majority of the Israeli public believes Israel’s foreign policy is more reactive than proactive and that it is not conducted according to clearly defined principles. A recent poll of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies found that the Israeli public thinks the country’s foreign policy relies too much on its relationship with the US, and agrees that Israel should use more diplomacy instead of force. The majority of the public recognizes a need to involve the Arab citizens of Israel in a more central role in improving Israel’s relations with other Middle Eastern countries, and agreed that incentives from the international community will be more effective for mobilizing support for the peace process rather than sanctions.

The poll findings show that most of the Israeli public, and especially the Arab sector, thinks Israel should offer assistance to other countries in promoting peace processes, based on its own experience throughout the years. Significant public support is given to assist Turkey in the advancement of its peace processes with, for example, Cyprus, the Kurds, or Armenia, as part of the mending of Israeli-Turkish ties. The poll shows that the Israeli public is divided over whether Israel belongs more to Europe, the Middle East, or both.

The poll was initiated by the Mitvim Institute and was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute on 28-29 October 2013 among 500 men and women, as a representative sample of the Israeli adult population (Jewish and Arab sectors). The margin of error is 4.5%.

According to Dr. Nimrod Goren, Chairman of the Mitvim Institute, “The poll findings show that the Israeli public is interested in a new type of foreign policy, one that differs from the period Avigdor Lieberman’s previous term as Israel’s foreign minister. Israel needs a new foreign policy paradigm that regards peace and regional belonging as top-priority national projects, emphasizes engagement and cooperation, values pluralism and tolerance, seeks benefits in Israel’s unique multi-regional location, is open-minded towards the international community, and seeks opportunities for the improvement of regional relations”.

Dr. Ehud Eiran, from the Mitvim Institute and Haifa University, claims that “it is symbolic that the poll is published in the month of November, when Israel marks the Balfour Declaration and the UN resolution regarding the establishment of a Jewish state. These events marked a change in the discourse about the return to Zion – from a discourse based on biblical promise, to one based on international law and on interaction with the international community. Today, a majority of Israelis want to belong to the family of nations, and to stop being a ‘people dwelling alone’. In contrast to Israel’s traditional policies, the poll findings show that most Israelis want their country to be a more integral part of the regional and global systems”.

הפוסט Findings of a Mitvim Poll on Israel’s Foreign Policy, 2013 הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> Reactions to a Turkish poll on Israel-Turkey relations https://mitvim.org.il/en/publication/reactions-to-a-turkish-poll-on-israel-turkey-relations/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:45:17 +0000 https://mitvim.org.il/?post_type=publication&p=4362 In late April 2013, the Istanbul-based Center for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies (EDAM) published a public opinion poll regarding Israel-Turkey relations. The poll results can be read here. Below are two Israeli reactions to these results. Dr. Nimrod Goren, Chairman of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies, reacted to poll by saying that: “The EDAM poll shows that the lifting of the Gaza blockade is a more marginal condition for reconciliation than the apology and the compensation. This is despite frequent fierce Turkish statements on the issue. Nevertheless, Israel’s recent decision to allow Turkish humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, Erdoğan’s upcoming visit to Gaza, and the Israel-Hamas understandings following operation Pillar of Defense, all indicate that progress can also be made in regards to the blockade condition. This is likely to lead to even greater Turkish public support for mending ties with Israel.” “Both the Israeli and Turkish publics express support for the mending of ties. This indicates an opportunity to increase cooperation also between the civil societies of both countries. Such cooperation should be sought after in a manner that will not only benefit bi-lateral Israel-Turkey relations, but that will also contribute to Israel’s regional integration and to Israeli-Arab peacemaking.” Dr. Alon Liel, former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, claims that: “The findings of the EDAM poll reflect a widespread public perception in Turkey that Israel is an important regional factor, which Turkey is in need of, especially due to the turmoil

הפוסט Reactions to a Turkish poll on Israel-Turkey relations הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

]]> In late April 2013, the Istanbul-based Center for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies (EDAM) published a public opinion poll regarding Israel-Turkey relations. The poll results can be read here. Below are two Israeli reactions to these results.

Dr. Nimrod Goren, Chairman of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies, reacted to poll by saying that:

“The EDAM poll shows that the lifting of the Gaza blockade is a more marginal condition for reconciliation than the apology and the compensation. This is despite frequent fierce Turkish statements on the issue. Nevertheless, Israel’s recent decision to allow Turkish humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, Erdoğan’s upcoming visit to Gaza, and the Israel-Hamas understandings following operation Pillar of Defense, all indicate that progress can also be made in regards to the blockade condition. This is likely to lead to even greater Turkish public support for mending ties with Israel.”

“Both the Israeli and Turkish publics express support for the mending of ties. This indicates an opportunity to increase cooperation also between the civil societies of both countries. Such cooperation should be sought after in a manner that will not only benefit bi-lateral Israel-Turkey relations, but that will also contribute to Israel’s regional integration and to Israeli-Arab peacemaking.”

Dr. Alon Liel, former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, claims that:

“The findings of the EDAM poll reflect a widespread public perception in Turkey that Israel is an important regional factor, which Turkey is in need of, especially due to the turmoil of the Arab Spring. The fact that an Israeli public opinion poll – carried out in August 2012 by Mitvim – showed similar trends among the Israeli public towards Turkey, gives hope that the mending of IsraeliTurkish relations is indeed possible.”

Mitvim is a progressive Israeli foreign policy think-tank, which envisions a fresh start for Israel among the nations. Mitvim works to reshape Israel’s relations with the Middle East, Europe, and the Mediterranean through advancing a paradigm shift in Israel’s foreign policy, advancing Israel’s regional integration, and advancing Israel-Arab peace.

A summary of Mitvim’s activities towards the mending of Israel-Turkey relations, August 2011- March 2013, can be read here.

הפוסט Reactions to a Turkish poll on Israel-Turkey relations הופיע לראשונה ב-Mitvim.

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