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Survey Finds 61% Believe Jewish-Arab Relations Have Worsened Amid Pessimism on Coexistence
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By דסק קשת 12
First reported by Mako · Jul 22, 2026
What happened
A July 2026 survey of Israeli adults shows 61% believe Jewish-Arab relations have worsened, with 59% doubting true coexistence is possible. Despite this, 68% of Arabs are open to close friendships with Jews. The poll also reveals divided opinions on Israel's identity, military conscription exemptions, and social exclusion, reflecting deep societal and political divides.
- 0161% of Israelis say Jewish-Arab relations have deteriorated in the past year.
- 0259% of the public doubt genuine Jewish-Arab coexistence is achievable.
- 0368% of Arabs are open to close friendships with Jews, contrasting Jewish skepticism.
- 04About half oppose the government's military conscription exemption law.
- 0574% view severe social boycott as equally serious as physical violence.
- 0655% prefer Israel as a democratic state, 38% as primarily Jewish.
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