A new poll by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) found out widespread skepticism among Israelis over results of another military attack on Iran.
The poll pointed to declining public confidence in the ability of military action to deliver strategic goals.
Forty-two percent supported launching a strike at this time, including 22% who somewhat supported the move and 20% who strongly supported it. Meanwhile, 46% opposed such action, while 12% said they were unsure.
The findings showed little change compared with January 2026, although opposition to a strike has slightly increased.
The poll also indicated broad skepticism among Israelis over the effectiveness of another military campaign against Iran.
Only 7% of respondents believed another campaign would completely dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, while 22% said it would largely achieve that goal. For other potential objectives, only a minority believed they could be fully or largely accomplished.
“Political Motives Behind Security Decisions”
Meanwhile, majority of Israelis believe the Zionist entity’s political leadership does not base national security decisions primarily on security considerations.
The survey found that 56% of respondents disagreed with the statement that “decisions made by the political leadership on national security issues are based primarily on security considerations, not political or personal ones.” This included 30% who said they somewhat disagreed and 26% who strongly disagreed. Only 39% agreed with the statement.
The results revealed a sharp political divide, with 64% of coalition supporters expressing confidence that security considerations guide government decisions, compared with just 17% among opposition voters.
55% of Jewish respondents and 60% of Arab respondents said they disagreed that national security decisions were driven primarily by security considerations.
Source: Al-Manar English Website