A new public opinion survey has revealed that 92% of Israelis believe Iran emerged victorious from the recent confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
The survey, conducted jointly by the Hebrew University and Agam Labs, found widespread dissatisfaction among Israelis with recent developments, including agreements reached between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran. Many respondents expressed concern that Israel’s long-term security has been weakened rather than strengthened by the conflict.
According to the findings, 82.9% of respondents said Israel’s military actions against Iran had ultimately damaged the country’s long-term security interests. Meanwhile, 86% reported feeling disappointed with the outcome of the war.
Public confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also fallen sharply. About 72.5% of those surveyed said they did not accept Netanyahu’s claims that Israel achieved major victories or eliminated key threats during the conflict. In addition, 87.8% believed Israel failed to accomplish its military objectives.
The survey also highlighted growing divisions within Israel over the ceasefire arrangements. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for his hardline positions, strongly criticized the agreement and called for a tougher military approach toward Lebanon and Hezbollah.
Despite the ceasefire, many Israelis remain supportive of further military action. Nearly 48.2% of respondents said Israel should resume large-scale operations against Hezbollah even if doing so puts it at odds with the Trump administration.
The findings come at a difficult time for Netanyahu, who continues to face political and legal challenges, including ongoing corruption trials. International support for Israel has also reportedly declined in recent years.
Researchers involved in the study said the results indicate a growing belief among Israelis that military force alone cannot guarantee long-term security. According to Agam Labs researcher Dr. Nimrod Nir, more than 90% of respondents now view Israel as having been weakened by the conflict, contradicting government claims of a decisive victory.
The survey was conducted among 3,644 Israeli residents aged 17 and above, including both Jewish and Arab citizens.
The report also noted increasing tensions between Trump and Netanyahu. Trump reportedly stated that without U.S. support, Israel would be in a far more vulnerable position today.
Meanwhile, the conflict in Lebanon has claimed more than 4,000 lives, according to the report. It also noted that Israel has continued carrying out strikes in Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned that they could close the Strait of Hormuz if hostilities continue.
Overall, the survey suggests a significant gap between the Israeli government’s claims of success and the views of much of the Israeli public, many of whom believe the war left Israel less secure and failed to achieve its stated goals.
