West Bank annexation supported by nearly 40% of Israeli Jews, JPPI poll finds

Nearly two-fifths of Israeli Jews support annexing the West Bank, according to a poll released by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI). The survey also indicated that over half of Israeli Jews (55%) wish for Israel to retain authority over Jewish settlements in the West Bank in any potential future agreement with the Palestinians.

Regarding annexation, the poll presented participants with four sets of choices. Approximately 37% of all Israelis favored full annexation, while 30% suggested the territory should be divided. Only 10% supported transferring full sovereignty to the Palestinians, with a slightly larger percentage advocating for the situation to continue as it is.

Further details from the poll revealed that 35% of Jewish Israelis believe the territory should be divided. Among those supporting annexation, 22% suggested that the Palestinian population should be transferred to Arab countries. Around 14% indicated that West Bank Palestinians should be granted autonomy following Israeli annexation.

Notably, less than 1% of Jewish Israeli participants expressed support for granting full Israeli citizenship to Palestinians upon annexation. In contrast, 19% of Arab Israelis support Israel annexing the West Bank, provided that citizenship is granted to the Palestinians residing there. However, 23% of Arab Israelis favored the establishment of a Palestinian state over the entire territory.

The poll also explored Israeli sentiment towards the Gaza Board of Peace (BoP) plan, pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Most Israelis (58%), and specifically 63% of Israeli Jews, believe the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged despite the plan. Only 3% of respondents anticipate the plan will achieve all its objectives, including Hamas's disarmament, with no Jewish Israelis agreeing with this sentiment. JPPI President Professor Yedidya Stern characterized these findings as reflective of "deep pessimism among Israelis" concerning Gaza, suggesting it stems from a profound lack of trust in Hamas's willingness to comply.

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