Israeli Poll Sparks Debate as Majority Say Iran Gained Upper Hand in Conflict

Israeli Poll Sparks Debate as Majority Say Iran Gained Upper Hand in Conflict

A new survey has revealed that a large majority of Israelis believe Iran emerged stronger from the recent Middle East conflict and the subsequent agreement reached with the United States.

The poll, conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in partnership with the Agam Institute, surveyed 3,644 respondents between June 17 and June 20. According to the findings, 92.1 percent of participants said Iran benefited more from the conflict, while 82.9 percent believed Israel’s long-term security position had been weakened.

The sentiment was also strong among supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc, with 93.1 percent saying Iran came out ahead. Opposition to the US-Iran agreement was widespread, as 63.2 percent of respondents rejected the deal, while only 12.1 percent expressed support.

The survey highlighted growing skepticism toward Israel’s leadership. Nearly 72.5 percent of respondents said they did not trust Netanyahu’s claims regarding the military campaign’s achievements, while 56.4 percent rated his handling of the conflict as poor or unsuccessful.

Support for Netanyahu’s leadership also declined sharply, falling from 40.5 percent in March to 29.4 percent in June.

Despite concerns over the outcome of the conflict, many Israelis continue to support military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon. About 48.2 percent backed renewed large-scale operations against the group, even if such action risked tensions with Washington.

Meanwhile, negotiations aimed at transforming the temporary US-Iran agreement into a long-term deal are scheduled to continue in Switzerland, as regional tensions remain high despite a recently announced ceasefire in Lebanon.