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Israelis Largely Satisfied With Local Government, Survey Finds
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By וואלה כסף
First reported by Calcalist · 37 minutes ago
What happened
A 2025 survey by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reveals that 66% of Israelis are satisfied with their local government's performance, with notable satisfaction increases in cities like Jerusalem and Petah Tikva. Online service access has surged, though waiting times remain a concern for many.
- 0166% of Israelis are satisfied with their local government's performance.
- 02Petah Tikva and Rishon LeZion lead major cities in resident satisfaction.
- 03Jerusalem saw a significant satisfaction increase from 39% to 68%.
- 04Online contact with local authorities has risen dramatically since 2015.
- 05Waiting times are a primary complaint for 28% of service users.
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