Israeli trust in Trump’s security priorities falls to record low, survey shows

A recent survey by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals a significant decline in Israeli trust regarding Donald Trump's commitment to their security. Only 28% of Israelis now believe Trump prioritizes Israel's security, a sharp drop from 44% in May, marking a new low.

The findings indicate a prevailing sentiment among Jewish Israelis that the current tensions in US-Israel relations are temporary. However, Israeli Arabs hold more divided views on this matter.

In other findings, the survey addressed domestic issues, with 72% of respondents advocating for the IDF's continued presence in southern Lebanon, irrespective of potential friction with the United States. Regarding recent protests by Haredim against IDF draft orders, nearly half of all participants felt the Israel Police were too lenient. Conversely, a vast majority of Haredim surveyed believed the police treatment was excessively harsh.

Further highlighting divisions, about half of Haredim polled expressed disappointment with their political leaders. Overall, only a third of Israelis felt aligned with a specific political party. The survey also touched upon election-related issues, with over half of respondents suggesting that advancing the Basic Law: Torah Study bill was ill-timed so close to an election. A slight majority supported holding a new election for state comptroller amidst a voter-confidentiality controversy.