Poll: 62% rule out coalition with Arab parties

A new poll among the Jewish public in Israel: 62% oppose a coalition with Arab parties. The main reasons: security concerns and harm to the Jewish character of the state. High support among young people and in mixed cities.

A new poll conducted among the Jewish public in Israel found that 62% of respondents completely oppose a coalition with Arab parties. 9% expressed little support, 7% moderate support, and 22% strong or very strong support. The main reasons for opposition: 42% cited security concerns or doubts about loyalty, 40% feared harm to the Jewish and Zionist character of the state, 26% feared an existential danger, and 25% conditioned integration on loyalty and service. Among supporters, 58% expressed optimism, 56% emphasized democracy and equality, and 47% cited shared interests. The poll indicates gaps between age groups and regions: high support among young people (38% aged 18-22) and in mixed cities (36%), and low in Judea and Samaria (7%). A significant correlation was also found between the voting rate for the Democrats party in a locality and support for a joint coalition. Alongside this, 43% support including Arab representatives in civilian decisions, compared to 22% who support a coalition.