A new Israel Democracy Institute survey finds that only 28% of Israelis believe U.S. President Donald Trump prioritizes Israel's security, marking a record low. At the same time, 72% of respondents support establishing a permanent Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon, according to the survey cited by Jewish Breaking News.
According to the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) survey, only 28% of Israeli respondents believe President Donald Trump prioritizes Israel's security — a record low. The survey also found that 72% of Israelis support establishing a permanent Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon, reflecting broad public backing for a policy that has been debated in Israel's security establishment.
The findings add to a series of recent polls showing a sharp decline in Israeli confidence in the Trump administration's approach to regional security. As The Zioneer has reported, a Kantar survey last month found that 54% of Israelis hold a negative view of Trump, a reversal from earlier strong support. An Israel Hayom poll in June showed 71% of Israelis do not trust Trump to safeguard Israeli interests in an Iran deal.
The survey's strong support for a permanent Lebanon security zone aligns with earlier polling by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign and Security Affairs, which found that most Israelis view security buffer zones as essential. The IDI poll underscores a growing public desire for direct Israeli security control on the northern border, even as the U.S.-Israel rift over Iran and other issues persists.
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