A new poll released on Monday in Jerusalem shows the vast majority of Israelis see President-Elect Donald Trump as being pro-Israel, although 48% think he has no chance to reach a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
The new poll, conducted by the Ruderman Family Foundation, with a sample of 500, found that an overwhelming 83% of Israelis envision Trump as a “Pro-Israel president,” while 17% thought otherwise.
The poll, conducted by Dialog, asked Israelis a number of questions surrounding their views on the recent US election, its impact on Israel, and their view of the anti-Semitic events in the US since the election. The poll also reveals that 42% of Israelis think there is “no chance” that Trump will scrap the Iran Nuclear Agreement, only 3% think Trump will actually move the US embassy to Jerusalem; and 48% are concerned about the increase in anti-Semitic incidents in the US.
The poll and the next four years under the new president were the topic of conversation at the Knesset Caucus for Israel-US Relations, in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation on Monday, with ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL, Jane Eisner, Editor in Chief of the Forward; Gil Troy, Professor at McGill University and the Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies at the University of Haifa; and Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY) via video.
Following are the questions and responses.
What is your concern regarding to the increase of anti-Semitism incidents which were reported in the United States since the election? • Very Concerned 16% • concern 32% • slightly concerned 32% • not concerned at all 20% • total: 100%
Following the United States election results, do you think the status of the American Jewry will be stronger, weaker or will not change at all? • Their status will be stronger 32% • Their status will be weaker 19% • Their status will be the same (will not change) 49% • Total: 100%
In your opinion, do you think the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, will lead to a peace treaty between Israel and the Palestinians? • There is no doubt he will lead to peace treaty 1% • There is a high chance 7% • There is a possible chance 45% • There is no chance 48% • Total: 100%
To what extent do you think President-elect Donald Trump will execute his promise to transfer the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem? • There is no doubt he will move the embassy 3% • There is High chance 22% • There is a possible chance 49% • There is no chance 26% • Total: 100%
To what extent do you think President-elect Donald Trump will scrap the Iran deal? • There is no doubt he will Scrap the Iran deal 2% • There is a High chance 13% • There is a possible chance 43% • There is no chance 42% • Total: 100%
Do you believe President-elect Donald Trump will be a Pro-Israel President?
• Yes 83%
• No 17%
• Total: 100%