Israeli Poll Shows Widespread Belief That Iran Won War

A poll conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Agam Institute between June 17 and 20 reveals that 92.1% of Israelis believe Iran emerged victorious from the recent six-week military conflict. The survey indicates a severe erosion of confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose approval rating fell from 40.5% in March to 29.4% in June. Approximately 56.4% of respondents rated his management of the war as poor or failed, while 82.9% stated the campaign weakened Israel's long-term security.

Israeli dissatisfaction extends to U.S. President Donald Trump, with 69.1% of respondents grading his management of the war and the subsequent diplomatic deal as failed or poor. This sentiment contrasts with a Quantus poll showing majority approval for the Iran agreement among Americans. On June 21, U.S. and Iranian officials met at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland to implement the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to end hostilities in Lebanon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.

Internal Israeli political tensions remain high. While 48.2% of the public supports renewed large-scale military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated for continued destruction of houses in southern Lebanon regardless of U.S. disagreement. Vice President JD Vance defended the memorandum and criticized Israeli officials for their attacks on the Trump administration.