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Israeli Public Fears Internal Conflict as Much as Iranian Threat, New Poll Shows
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
A July poll shows Israelis fear violent internal conflict as much as Iran's nuclear threat, with 39% citing internal clashes and 39% citing Iran's nuclear ambitions as top risks. Missile attacks and democratic erosion also concern many, while 97% worry about internal threats, surpassing external fears.
- 0139% of Israelis fear violent internal societal clashes as a top threat in the next five years.
- 02An equal 39% are concerned about Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
- 0335% worry about a large-scale missile attack on Israel's home front.
- 0431% fear erosion of Israel's democratic character.
- 05Concern over prolonged war increased from 23% to 27% between February and July.
- 0697% express worry about internal threats, higher than the 80% concerned about external dangers.
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