CODEBOOK Election Study 1987-1988 panel CONTENTS v1 Identification number v2 Evaluation of Israel's present national security v3 Evaluation of Israel's national security 5 years ago v4 Evaluation of Israel's national security in 5 years v5 Which of the following 3 solutions to the problem of the territories is most acceptable v6 Which of the 2 possibilities should Israel choose **** REASONS FOR KEEPING JUDEA, SAMARIA AND GAZA v8 We have a right over Judea,Samaria and Gaza v9 Prevents establishment of a Palestinian state that will endanger our security v10 Gives strategic depth in case of war in the east front v11 Could be used in negotiating peace with Jordan v12 Evaluation of government policy in territories v13 The contribution of the settlements in Judea & Samaria to the country's security v14 The influence of our presence in the territories on the morale of the IDF v15 Whose voice should be heard regarding the future of the territories v16 Evaluation of differences between two major parties on security issues v17 Rights to be given to Palestinians if territories are annexed v18 Should a Palestinian autonomy be established in Judea, Samaria and Gaza v19 Should Israel agree to establishing a Palestinian state in the occupied territories v20 Should Israel agree to concession of the Golan Heights for peace v21 Possibility of ending Arab terror through military action alone v22 What should be the main direction in fighting against terror v23 What should be the appropriate response in event of Katusha bombing of the Galilee v24 Was the war in Lebanon worth while considering the consequences v25 Should Israel agree to negotiate with P.L.O. taking into account the current situation v26 Should Israel agree to negotiate with P.L.O. providing P.L.O. recognizes Israel and renounces terror v27 In principle, is respondent for or against death penalty for terrorists **** RESPONDENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS v29 Attitude toward the destruction of houses whose owners hosted terrorists and knew that they are terrorists v30 Attitude toward the deportation of people who have maintained contact with terrorists' organizations v31 Retaliation against terrorists' bases if this does not endanger Arab civilians v32 Bombing terrorists' bases even if civilians get hurt v33 Terrorist' attacks on terrorists' leaders v34 Retaliation against states who sponsor terror v35 Should Israel exchange life-time sentenced terrorists for Israeli hostages v36 Should Israel exchange life-time sentenced terrorists for IDF soldiers held by terrorists **** SHOULD ISRAEL INITIATE WAR IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS v38 Should Israel initiate war as a defense against an attempt to destroy Israel v39 Should Israel initiate war to prevent an attempt to resieze territories captured by us v40 Should Israel initiate war to prevent or stop a war of attrition held against us v41 Should Israel initiate war to destroy the military power of a strengthening enemy to prevent a future threat v42 Should Israel initiate war to overthrow a hostile regime and set a lenient one to sign a peace treaty with v43 Should Israel initiate war to capture strategic territories v44 Following Information on intent to start a border incident v45 Following a U.S. request for assistance in defending her interests v46 To help friendly elements in the area (e.g. Lebanese Christians) v47 To destroy terrorists' bases targeted against us v48 Should Israel develop atomic weapons v49 Are there circumstances where it would be justified to use atomic weapons **** SHOULD ISRAEL USE ATOMIC WEAPON IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING v51 Should Israel use atomic weapon as a response to an atomic attack from another country v52 Should Israel use atomic weapon to prevent defeat in a conventional war v53 Should Israel use atomic weapon to save many people's lives v54 Should Israel use atomic weapon to save some people's lives v55 Should Israel use atomic weapon as a weapon, instead of using the regular army v56 Does respondent think Israel has atomic weapons v57 If Israel has atomic weapons, should it be kept a secret v58 How would respondent define himself on the hawks and doves continuum v59 What should Israel emphasize to prevent a war against the Arab countries v61 A peace process should be initiated, even at the price of territorial concessions v62 Individuals should sacrifice personally,economically to ensure our strength v63 Atomic weapons should be developed to deter the Arabs v64 Israel should sign a defense treaty with the U.S. to prevent Arab aggression v65 Israel should encourage Arab emigration v66 Possibility of Israeli-Arab peace in future v67 Israel's ability to affect Arab peace policy v68 Probability of signing a peace treaty with another Arab country within 3 years v69 Probability of Israeli-Arab war within 3 years v70 Most dangerous enemies of Israel v701 Second most dangerous enemies of Israel v71 Today, are you for or against the peace agreement with Egypt v72 At the time were you for or against the peace agreement with Egypt **** THE EXTENT OF APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING SAYINGS v74 Of all the viewpoints, there must be one and only one which is correct v75 Under no circumstance should people take the law into their hands v76 In cases where state interests interfere with personal ones the latter should prevail v77 No returning of any of Israel's land is a must v78 God will protect us if we are worthy even if we are unprepared for war v79 To what extent do you believe in our exisence in Israel in the long run **** ISRAEL'S CAPABILITY OF COPING WITH VARIOUS SITUATIONS v81 Israel's capability of total Israeli-Arab war v82 Israel's capability of war against Syria alone v83 Israel's capability of increase of terrorist activity v84 Israel's capability of decrease of American support v85 Israel's capability of Israeli Arabs' civilian uprising v86 Israel's capability of territories Arabs' uprising v87 USSR will assist Arab states against us v88 What probability does respondent attach to Israel's destruction v89 Level of rationality of Israel's foreign and security policy v90 Level of rationality of the Arab states' foreign and security policy v91 Estimate of the Arabs' ultimate goal **** WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A REASON FOR THE ARABS OBJECTING TO ISRAEL'S EXISTENCE v93 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They nurture hatred towards Jews v94 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:Israel is an alien element in the Middle East v95 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:Our technological advantage scares them v96 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They view Israeli land as Arab land which should be returned to owners v97 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They only want to retrieve those lands which were taken during the 6 Day War v98 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They fear future Israeli aggressiveness v99 From the above list name main cause for their opposition to us v991 From the above list name second main cause for their opposition to us **** WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO GIVE TO MAINTAIN/STRENGTHEN THE SECURITY v101 Willingness to have taxes raised so that the respondent pays more to increase security budget v102 Willingness to serve more in the army v103 Willingness to serve more in the reserve service v104 Is the burden of the military service divided up justly v105 Is the reserve military service used efficiently or wasted v106 What is your opinion on the length of military service v107 What is your opinion of the defense budget v108 What would be your opinion of the defense budget should economic state get worse v109 What do you think of cutting social services to increase defense budget v110 What do you think of IDF increasing/decreasing its power in last 5 years v111 Who should determine IDF's future weapon systems v112 What is your attitude towards the continuation of the Lavi project v113 Are decisions regarding military matters affected by objective considerations v114 Who determines Israel's defense policy for the most part v115 Should security considerations override other social/ecconomic considerations v116 Should security considerations override the law v117 How does the current leadership view the security/law dichotomy v118 How did the first years' leadership view the security/law dichotomy v119 Is there enough supervision over the Mossad and the Shin-Beit **** THE EXTENT OF APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING v121 The keeper of Israel shall not sleep v122 Massada will never fall again v123 The whole world is against us v124 The glory of Israel shall not die v125 Israel has been and always will be isolated v126 I would die for my country v127 If he come to slay thee, forestall by slaying him v128 The best defense is offense v129 Military victory enhances the peace process v130 The keeper of Israel shall not sleep-who is the keeper of Israel v131 Should Israel supply non-democratic and hostile states (such as Iran)with weapons v132 Respondent's opinion of a peace conference with the sponsorship of the superpowers a2 Should the government take public opinion into consideration when waging a war a3 Support of government in security crisis even if disagreeing with it's way **** IS A HIGH RANKING MILITARY MAN ENTITLED TO DO THE FOLLOWING a5 Discuss his disapproval of government policy with his superiors a6 Send anonymous letters to the press a7 Express his opinion openly in the media if it does not harm state security a8 Request to release him from duty a9 Refuse to follow orders concerning policy a10 Media's treatment of security matters a11 Media's coverage of security matters a12 Reliability of statements made by the country's leaders on security matters a13 Are security related decisions influenced by non-related considerations a14 How well does the public understand security matters to be able to express an opinion a15 Frequency of expressing own opinion on security matters, including protest letters a16 To what extent do you and your friends influence decisions on security matters a17 How well do you understand security matters to express an opinion **** FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATE "AGREE" OR "DISAGREE" a19 In daily life the ends which are important to me justify the means a20 The criticism of Israel stems mainly from anti-semitism a21 Israel should take into consideration the gentiles' opinions a22 Several strong leaders can do more good than any discussion or law **** TRY TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING THE BEST YOU CAN a24 What part of the government budget is the defense budget a25 Which country makes the F-16 aircraft a26 What is the U.S annual military aid to Israel a27 Does IDF have submarines a28 How many terrorists were released following the agreement with Gibril (1985) a29 Do Arabs from the occupied territories have a right to appeal to the supreme court a30 Do Arabs from the occupied territories have a right to vote for the Knesset a31 Are most people trust-worthy or not a32 Do you think most people tend more to look after other people or only after themselves a33 Which of the following is most important to you a34 Which of the following reflects your stand on the society issue in Israel **** RESPONDENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE FOLLOWING a36 If a person does not look after himself, no one will a37 Life is mainly a struggle for survival a38 Compromise with political rivals is dangerous-it leads to betrayal of principles a39 A group which allows different ideas among members cannot survive a40 People divide up into 2 groups: those who support the right views and those who don't a41 Most ideas written today aren't worth the paper used a42 It is better to choose friends whose ideas are similar to your own a43 Most people don't know what's good for them **** THE FOLLOWING ARE QUESTIONS ON YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT ISRAEL-U.S RELATIONS a45 What opinion do you have of the U.S a46 Is your opinion of the U.S more for the good or bad a47 How would you describe current relations with the U.S. a48 How much can Israel depend on U.S. as a weapons' supplier a49 Is Israel justified in spying in the US to get information relevant to her security a50 Is the US justified in spying in Israel to get information relevant to her security a51 The chances for another world war a52 The main problem facing the government today a54 Are you satisfied with your life in general **** FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GIVE A MARK FROM 1-9 a56 Your personal state a57 Your personal state 5 years ago a58 Your personal state 5 years from now a59 Do you support or are active in any party a60 Where do you place yourself in the left-right scale (1-7) a61 What effect will the security situation have on your voting to the Knesset (closest) a62 Which party reflects your view on security matters a63 If elections were held now who would you vote for a64 For which party did you vote in the 1984 elections a65 When did you first vote for the Knesset a66 Which party did you vote for for the first time a67 Which party did your father vote for during the last elections a68 Which party did your mother vote for during last elections a69 Marital status a70 For which party did your spouse vote a71 Do you think you are influenced by your family members' votes a72 Who do you think influences your vote mostly a73 Which of these social groups influences your vote mostly a74 To what extent is it important to you not to be considered a political anomaly a75 How often do you discuss political matters with your family a76 With whom do you discuss political matters for the most part a77 When you lived with your parents, with whom did you discuss political matters a78 Are you satisfied with the way the the Israeli democracy functions a79 When you have a definite opinion on something do you try to convince others a80 Do you want to live in Israel in the long run a81 What is the main cause for not wanting to live here a82 How would you define your feeling today-would you say that you are happy a83 Did you do active military service a84 Do you do reserve service a85 How many reserve duty days have you served last year a86 During reserve service do you serve in a combat duty a87 How long have you served in active military service a88 Did you serve in combat during army service a89 During army service/ reserve duty were you posted in the occupied territories a90 What is/was your military rank in army service (data is unavailable) a91 Have you participated in any war (in combat) a92 How satisfied were you of your army service a93 What is the reason for not serving in the army a94 Is a relative of yours in army service a95 Age a96 How do you define yourself (ethnic group) a97 Country of birth or origin (values 1-5:country of birth) a98 Year of Aliya a99 Years of schooling a100 To what extent do you observe religious tradition **** DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS a102 Children ages 0-16 a103 Children ages 16-18 a104 Children ages 19-23 a105 Monthly family expenditures (average-1,600 NIS for family of 4, Dec.,1987) a106 Number of rooms in household a107 Number of persons living in household a108 In which social class do you classify yourself a109 Do you work outside the household a110 Status at work a111 Reading daily newspapers a112 Do you read literature on security matters a113 When meeting with friends do you discuss political matters a114 Have you been in a country under Nazi rule during the World War 2 a115 Has a family member been in a country under Nazi rule a116 Has a member of your family been killed/hurt during Holocaust a117 Have you or a family member been injured during army service a118 Has a member of your family been killed during army service a119 Sex b2 General situation in Israel today b3 Way government handles nation's problems **** NATIONAL SECURITY SCALE b5 Evaluation of Israel's present national security b6 Evaluation of Israel's national security 5 years ago b7 Evaluation of Israel's national security in 5 years b8 Main problem government must take care of b9 Party most capable of handling above issue b10 Desired solution to territories issue b11 Which of the 2 solutions should Israel adopt if necessary b12 The largest territorial concession, if any, to be made in Judea and Samaria for peace b13 Should Israel agree to negotiate with PLO taking into account the current situation b14 Should Israel be ready to negotiate with PLO providing PLO recognizes Israel and renounces terror b15 Should Israel agree to establishment of Palestinian state in occupied territories b16 Rights to be given to Palestinians if territories are annexed b17 Evaluation of government's policy in territories of maintaining tranquility b18 Emphasis to put in attempt to prevent war between Israel and Arab states b19 Government should encourage Arab emigration from Israel b20 Possibility of Arab-Israeli peace in future b21 Israel's ability to affect Arab peace policy b22 Probability of signing another peace treaty with Arab country within 3 years b23 Probability of Israeli-Arab war within 3 years **** THE TWO MOST DANGEROUS ENEMIES OF ISRAEL b25 The most dangerous enemy b26 The second most dangerous enemy b27 Belief in Israel's existence in long run **** ISRAEL'S CAPABILITY OF COPING WITH VARIOUS SITUATIONS b29 Total Israeli-Arab war b30 War against Syria alone b31 Increase of terrorist activity b32 Decrease of American support b33 Israeli Arabs' civilian uprising b34 Uprising of Arabs from occupied territories b35 Massive Soviet assistance to Arab countries in war against us b36 Estimate of Arabs' ultimate goal b37 Evaluation of the necessity of national security overriding other issues b38 Preference for rule of law vs. security interests b39 Evaluation of role of settlements with respect to national security b40 The influence of the occupation on IDF soldiers' morale b41 Evaluation of international peace conference with participation of great superpowers b42 Support of government in security crisis while disagreeing with it's way b43 Change in IDF's power in last five years b44 Self-evaluation as 'hawk' or as 'dove' **** EFFECT OF INTIFADAH ON FOLLOWING ISSUES b45 Effect of Intifadah on evaluation of political situation and degree of security b47 Effect of intifada on interviewee's mood b48 Effect of intifada on national mood b49 Effect of intifada on estimate of election results b50 Effect of intifada on interviewee's political activity b51 Effect of intifada on desire to live in Israel b52 Effect of intifada on interviewee's vote b53 Effect of intifada on interviewee's attitude towards Arabs b54 Effect of territories issue on forthcoming elections b55 Effect of territories issue on Interviewee's vote to Knesset b56 Party best reflecting Interviewee's stand on territories issue b57 Evaluation of differences between major parties on national security b58 Degree of similarity of family members' views on territories and security issues to those of interviewee b59 Frequency of discussions on political matters with family members b60 Family member with whom discussions on political matters are most frequent b61 Interviewee's economical approach b62 Evaluation of Histadrut's holding of companies b63 Evaluation of differences between parties on economical issues b64 Effect of economic issues on forthcoming elections b65 Effect of economic issues on interviewee's vote b66 Identification with political parties on economical issues b67 Identification with parties on foreign and security issues b68 Better team to handle economic problems b69 Better team to handle foreign and security problems b70 Desirability of formation of national unity government after elections b71 Frequency of political discussions with friends b72 Evaluation of ability to influence government policies b73 Most important factor influencing voting b74 Least favored controversial political group **** APPROVAL OF FOLLOWING SAYINGS WITH RESPECT TO ABOVE SPECIFIED GROUP b76 Should member of that group be banned from being prime minister b77 That group should be declared outlaw b78 Members of that group should be allowed to appear on TV b79 The group members' phones should be tapped b80 Members of that group should be allowed to demonstrate **** APPROVAL OF DECLARING BELOW SPECIFIED GROUPS OUTLAW b82 Progressive list for peace (Ha-Reshima Ha-Mitkademet Le-Shalom) b83 Kah (Rabbi Kahana's movement) b84 Rakah (Hadash) b85 Gush Emunim b86 Shalom Ahshav **** APPROVAL OF FOLLOWING SAYINGS ABOUT ISRAELI ARABS b88 Arab should be banned from being prime minister b89 Arabs should be allowed to deliver speeches in public and to appear on TV b90 Arabs' phones should be tapped b91 Arabs should be allowed to demonstrate b92 Arabs should be encouraged to emigrate **** FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATE TO WHICH PARTY IT SUITS THE MOST b94 Which party has experienced leaders b95 Which party provides adequate representation to Oriental Jews b96 Which party secures country's future b97 Which party secures Jewish majority in Israel b98 Which party closes gaps between ethnic groups b99 Which party contributed to building the country b100 Which party fosters Oriental Jews' self esteem b101 Which party will know how to stand firmly at peace and territories negotiations b102 Which party will know how to preserve democratic regime b103 Ethnic party b104 Party to retain necessary amount of territories b105 Which party can achieve true peace with Arabs b106 Party to return tranquility and order to territories b107 Party to know when and how to lead to successful war b108 National party **** THERMOMETER SCALE TOWARDS PERSONS OR GROUPS (0-10 scale) b110 Labor b111 Likud b112 Shim'on Peres b113 Yitzhak Shamir b114 Arabs b115 Ariel Sharon b116 Religious persons b117 Ashkenazi Jews b118 David Levi b119 Yitzhak Navon b120 Sephardic Jews b121 Yitzhak Rabin b122 Menahem Begin b123 Gush Emunim b124 Shalom Ahshav b125 Rabbi Kahana b126 Self-evaluation as leftist or rightist **** APPROVAL OF FOLLOWING SAYINGS ON SOCIAL AND STATE MATTERS c3 Democracy is best form of rule c4 Politicians do not consider common person's opinion c5 Jews undertaking illegal actions against Arabs should get lighter punishment then Arabs hurting Jews c6 Several strong leaders can do more good than any discussions and laws c7 Every man should have equal rights notwithstanding his political views c8 Minority groups should be allowed to act in order to achieve support of majority c9 Belief in freedom of speech for everyone notwithstanding his views c10 There are situations when it's better to take law in one's own hands c11 Government should see to it that public life be conducted according to Jewish religious law c12 Degree of ethnic discrimination in Israel c13 Degree of personal experience of ethnic discrimination c14 Approval of partly constitutional system of elections to Knesset vs. present one c15 Preferred party to form government c16 Estimate of party to form government c17 Interviewee's vote if elections were held now c18 Interviewee's vote at last elections on July,1984 **** FOR WHICH PARTIES WOULD YOU VOTE FOR IF NO LIMITATION IS POSED c20 First party you would vote for if no limitation is posed c21 Second party you would vote for if no limitation is posed c22 Interviewee's father's vote at forthcoming elections c23 Interviewee's mother's vote at forthcoming elections c24 Marital status c25 Interviewee's spouse's vote at forthcoming elections c26 Approval of canceling football matches on Sabbath c27 Estimate of percentage of citizens approving canceling matches on Sabbath c28 Basis for above estimate c29 Approval of large Arab villages' status change from local councils to cities c30 Estimate of percentage of Jewish population approving change in status c31 Basis for above estimate c32 Israel's usage of nuclear weapons c33 Estimate of percentage of public thinking that under no condition is nuclear weapons usage justified c34 Basis for above estimate c35 Approval of breaking off relations with South-Africa c36 Estimate of percentage of public approving breaking off relations with South-Africa,(Precise estimate) c37 Basis for above estimate c38 Fairness of distribution of reserve military service burden c39 Estimate of percentage of public thinking that above is fair c40 Basis for above estimate **** GRADING OF BELOW VALUES ACCORDING TO THEIR IMPORTANCE c42 Primary importance value c43 Second value in importance c44 Third value in importance c45 Fourth value in importance c46 To what extent interviewee observes religious laws c47 Self-definition as Ashkenazi or Sephardic Jew c48 Place of birth c49 Year of Aliya(immigration) c50 Does interviewee favor, is member of or hold position in any party c51 Identification with political trend c52 Membership in Histadrut c53 Reading daily newspapers c54 Interviewee's active military service c55 Present reserve service c56 Service in territories since uprising (Dec. 1987) c57 Age c58 Years of schooling c59 Identification with social status c60 No. of rooms in household c61 No. of persons living in household c62 Monthly family expenditures c63 Status at work c64 Code of locality c65 Statistical area c66 Date of interview c67 Panel ========================================================================================= v1 Identification number Data type: numeric Record/columns: 1/2-5 v2 Evaluation of Israel's present national security VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible 9 Best possible Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/6 v3 Evaluation of Israel's national security 5 years ago VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible 9 Best possible Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/7 v4 Evaluation of Israel's national security in 5 years VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible 9 Best possible Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/8 v5 Which of the following 3 solutions to the problem of the territories is most acceptable VALUE LABEL 1 Returning most of the occupied territories for a peace treaty 2 Annexation of the territories to the state of Israel 3 Keeping the situation as is Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/9 v6 Which of the 2 possibilities should Israel choose VALUE LABEL 1 Return most of Judea, Samaria and Gaza for peace 2 Annexation of Judea, Samaria and Gaza Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/10 **** REASONS FOR KEEPING JUDEA, SAMARIA AND GAZA v8 We have a right over Judea,Samaria and Gaza VALUE LABEL 1 Best reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza 4 Less important reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/11 v9 Prevents establishment of a Palestinian state that will endanger our security VALUE LABEL 1 Best reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza 4 Less important reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/12 v10 Gives strategic depth in case of war in the east front VALUE LABEL 1 Best reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza 4 Less important reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/13 v11 Could be used in negotiating peace with Jordan VALUE LABEL 1 Best reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza 4 Less important reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/14 v12 Evaluation of government policy in territories VALUE LABEL 1 Too harsh 2 Appropriate 3 Too permissive Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/15 v13 The contribution of the settlements in Judea & Samaria to the country's security VALUE LABEL 1 The settlements contribute to the country's security 4 The settlements do not influence the country's security 7 The settlements harm the country's security Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/16 v14 The influence of our presence in the territories on the morale of the IDF VALUE LABEL 1 Negative influence 4 No influence 7 Positive influence Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/17 v15 Whose voice should be heard regarding the future of the territories VALUE LABEL 1 Present IDF generals 2 Former IDF generals 3 Political science professors 4 Likud leaders 5 Labour party leaders 6 Rabbis 7 Public opinion Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/18 v16 Evaluation of differences between two major parties on security issues VALUE LABEL 1 Very far away from each other 2 Far away from each other 3 In some cases far, in others close 4 In fact, they are close 5 Very close Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/19 v17 Rights to be given to Palestinians if territories are annexed VALUE LABEL 1 Full civil rights (including voting rights) 2 Civil rights (excluding voting rights) 3 Leave current situation unchanged 4 Decrease current rights Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/20 v18 Should a Palestinian autonomy be established in Judea, Samaria and Gaza VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely 2 Probably 3 Probably not 4 Definitely not Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/21 v19 Should Israel agree to establishing a Palestinian state in the occupied territories VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely 2 Probably 3 Probably not 4 Definitely not Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/22 v20 Should Israel agree to concession of the Golan Heights for peace VALUE LABEL 1 Total return of Golan 2 Partial return 3 No return Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/23 v21 Possibility of ending Arab terror through military action alone VALUE LABEL 1 It is possible to end the terror 2 It can be diminished 3 Military action has no effect on terror 4 Military action will only increase terror Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/24 v22 What should be the main direction in fighting against terror VALUE LABEL 1 A war initiated by us to hit the terrorists at their bases 2 A defensive type of war, deterrent actions 3 A response type war, initiating retaliation operations following terrorists attacks Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/25 v23 What should be the appropriate response in event of Katusha bombing of the Galilee VALUE LABEL 1 Invade south Lebanon with large amount of forces and hold it for a long period 2 Launch a bombing using air force and artillery 3 Using a limited military force to destroy terrorists' nests 4 Selective air bombing on terrorists' bases 5 No military response but a political solution Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/26 v24 Was the war in Lebanon worth while considering the consequences VALUE LABEL 1 Worth while 2 Not worth while Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/27 v25 Should Israel agree to negotiate with P.L.O. taking into account the current situation VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/28 v26 Should Israel agree to negotiate with P.L.O. providing P.L.O. recognizes Israel and renounces terror VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/29 v27 In principle, is respondent for or against death penalty for terrorists VALUE LABEL 1 For death penalty 2 Against death penalty Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/30 **** RESPONDENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS v29 Attitude toward the destruction of houses whose owners hosted terrorists and knew that they are terrorists VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports 2 Supports 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/31 v30 Attitude toward the deportation of people who have maintained contact with terrorists' organizations VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports 2 Supports 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/32 v31 Retaliation against terrorists' bases if this does not endanger Arab civilians VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports 2 Supports 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/33 v32 Bombing terrorists' bases even if civilians get hurt VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports 2 Supports 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/34 v33 Terrorist' attacks on terrorists' leaders VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports 2 Supports 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/35 v34 Retaliation against states who sponsor terror VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports 2 Supports 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/36 v35 Should Israel exchange life-time sentenced terrorists for Israeli hostages VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/37 v36 Should Israel exchange life-time sentenced terrorists for IDF soldiers held by terrorists VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/38 **** SHOULD ISRAEL INITIATE WAR IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS v38 Should Israel initiate war as a defense against an attempt to destroy Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/39 v39 Should Israel initiate war to prevent an attempt to resieze territories captured by us VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/40 v40 Should Israel initiate war to prevent or stop a war of attrition held against us VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/41 v41 Should Israel initiate war to destroy the military power of a strengthening enemy to prevent a future threat VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/42 v42 Should Israel initiate war to overthrow a hostile regime and set a lenient one to sign a peace treaty with VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/43 v43 Should Israel initiate war to capture strategic territories VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/44 v44 Following Information on intent to start a border incident VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/45 v45 Following a U.S. request for assistance in defending her interests VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/46 v46 To help friendly elements in the area (e.g. Lebanese Christians) VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/47 v47 To destroy terrorists' bases targeted against us VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/48 v48 Should Israel develop atomic weapons VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/49 v49 Are there circumstances where it would be justified to use atomic weapons VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No, under no circumstances Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/50 **** SHOULD ISRAEL USE ATOMIC WEAPON IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING v51 Should Israel use atomic weapon as a response to an atomic attack from another country VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/51 v52 Should Israel use atomic weapon to prevent defeat in a conventional war VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/52 v53 Should Israel use atomic weapon to save many people's lives VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/53 v54 Should Israel use atomic weapon to save some people's lives VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/54 v55 Should Israel use atomic weapon as a weapon, instead of using the regular army VALUE LABEL 1 Totally justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/55 v56 Does respondent think Israel has atomic weapons VALUE LABEL 1 Certain there is 2 Thinks there is, uncertain 3 Thinks there isn't, uncertain 4 Certain there isn't Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/56 v57 If Israel has atomic weapons, should it be kept a secret VALUE LABEL 1 It should be kept a secret 2 Should be announced to deter the enemy Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/57 v58 How would respondent define himself on the hawks and doves continuum VALUE LABEL 1 Hawk 7 Dove Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/58 v59 What should Israel emphasize to prevent a war against the Arab countries VALUE LABEL 1 To do everything it can to start a peace process 2 To increase its military power Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/59 **** RESPONDENT'S OPINION ON THE FOLLOWING v61 A peace process should be initiated, even at the price of territorial concessions VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/60 v62 Individuals should sacrifice personally,economically to ensure our strength VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/61 v63 Atomic weapons should be developed to deter the Arabs VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/62 v64 Israel should sign a defense treaty with the U.S. to prevent Arab aggression VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/63 v65 Israel should encourage Arab emigration VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/64 v66 Possibility of Israeli-Arab peace in future VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely possible 2 Possible 3 Impossible 4 Definitely impossible Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/65 v67 Israel's ability to affect Arab peace policy VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely capable 2 Capable 3 Incapable 4 Definitely incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/66 v68 Probability of signing a peace treaty with another Arab country within 3 years VALUE LABEL 1 Most likely 2 Likely 3 Unlikely 4 Most unlikely Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/67 v69 Probability of Israeli-Arab war within 3 years VALUE LABEL 1 Most likely 2 Likely 3 Unlikely 4 Most unlikely Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/68 v70 Most dangerous enemies of Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Syria 2 P.L.O 3 Jordan 4 The Shiites in Lebanon 5 Libya 6 Egypt 7 Iraq 8 Humeini's Iran 9 Saudi-Arabia Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/69 v701 Second most dangerous enemies of Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Syria 2 P.L.O 3 Jordan 4 The Shiites in Lebanon 5 Libya 6 Egypt 7 Iraq 8 Humeini's Iran 9 Saudi-Arabia Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/70 v71 Today, are you for or against the peace agreement with Egypt VALUE LABEL 1 For 2 Against Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/71 v72 At the time were you for or against the peace agreement with Egypt VALUE LABEL 1 For 2 Against Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/72 **** THE EXTENT OF APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING SAYINGS v74 Of all the viewpoints, there must be one and only one which is correct VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Objects 4 Definitely objects Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/73 v75 Under no circumstance should people take the law into their hands VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Objects 4 Definitely objects Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/74 v76 In cases where state interests interfere with personal ones the latter should prevail VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Objects 4 Definitely objects Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/75 v77 No returning of any of Israel's land is a must VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Objects 4 Definitely objects Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/76 v78 God will protect us if we are worthy even if we are unprepared for war VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Objects 4 Definitely objects Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/77 v79 To what extent do you believe in our exisence in Israel in the long run VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Objects 4 Definitely objects Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/78 **** ISRAEL'S CAPABILITY OF COPING WITH VARIOUS SITUATIONS v81 Israel's capability of total Israeli-Arab war VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/79 v82 Israel's capability of war against Syria alone VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/80 v83 Israel's capability of increase of terrorist activity VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/81 v84 Israel's capability of decrease of American support VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/84 v85 Israel's capability of Israeli Arabs' civilian uprising VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/83 v86 Israel's capability of territories Arabs' uprising VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/84 v87 USSR will assist Arab states against us VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/85 v88 What probability does respondent attach to Israel's destruction VALUE LABEL 1 High 2 Medium 3 Low 4 Non-existent Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/86 v89 Level of rationality of Israel's foreign and security policy VALUE LABEL 1 Always rational 2 Usually rational 3 Some times rational at others not 4 Usually irrational 5 Always irrational Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/87 v90 Level of rationality of the Arab states' foreign and security policy VALUE LABEL 1 Always rational 2 Usually rational 3 Some times rational at others not 4 Usually irrational 5 Always irrational Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/88 v91 Estimate of the Arabs' ultimate goal VALUE LABEL 1 To retrieve part of the territories seized during the 6 Day War 2 To retrieve all of the territories seized during the 6 Day War 3 To conquer Israel 4 To conquer Israel and annihilate most of the Jewish population Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/89 **** WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A REASON FOR THE ARABS OBJECTING TO ISRAEL'S EXISTENCE v93 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They nurture hatred towards Jews VALUE LABEL 1 Is a reason 2 Is not a reason Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/90 v94 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:Israel is an alien element in the Middle East VALUE LABEL 1 Is a reason 2 Is not a reason Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/91 v95 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:Our technological advantage scares them VALUE LABEL 1 Is a reason 2 Is not a reason Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/92 v96 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They view Israeli land as Arab land which should be returned to owners VALUE LABEL 1 Is a reason 2 Is not a reason Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/93 v97 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They only want to retrieve those lands which were taken during the 6 Day War VALUE LABEL 1 Is a reason 2 Is not a reason Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/94 v98 Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They fear future Israeli aggressiveness VALUE LABEL 1 Is a reason 2 Is not a reason Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/95 v99 From the above list name main cause for their opposition to us VALUE LABEL 0 Hatred toward the Jews is among them 1 Israel is a pain in the 2 Our technological advantage frightens them 3 They view all Israeli land as Arab land which should be returned to owners 4 They wish to free only those land captured during the 6 day war 5 They fear Israeli agression Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/96 v991 From the above list name second main cause for their opposition to us VALUE LABEL 0 Hatred toward the Jews is among them 1 Israel is a pain in the 2 Our technological advantage frightens them 3 They view all Israeli land as Arab land which should be returned to owners 4 They wish to free only those land captured during the 6 day war 5 They fear Israeli agression Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/97 **** WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO GIVE TO MAINTAIN/STRENGTHEN THE SECURITY v101 Willingness to have taxes raised so that the respondent pays more to increase security budget VALUE LABEL 1 Is willing 2 Is unwilling Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/98 v102 Willingness to serve more in the army VALUE LABEL 1 Is willing 2 Is unwilling Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/99 v103 Willingness to serve more in the reserve service VALUE LABEL 1 Is willing 2 Is unwilling Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/100 v104 Is the burden of the military service divided up justly VALUE LABEL 1 Just 2 Unjust Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/101 v105 Is the reserve military service used efficiently or wasted VALUE LABEL 1 Usually used efficiently 2 Usually wasted Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/102 v106 What is your opinion on the length of military service VALUE LABEL 1 Too long 2 Appropriate 3 Too short Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/103 v107 What is your opinion of the defense budget VALUE LABEL 1 It should be increased 2 It should stay as is 3 It should be cut Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/104 v108 What would be your opinion of the defense budget should economic state get worse VALUE LABEL 1 It should be increased 2 It should stay as is 3 It should be cut Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/105 v109 What do you think of cutting social services to increase defense budget VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Totally unjustified Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/106 v110 What do you think of IDF increasing/decreasing its power in last 5 years VALUE LABEL 1 Significant decrease 2 Some decrease 3 No change 4 Some increase 5 Significant increase Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/107 v111 Who should determine IDF's future weapon systems VALUE LABEL 1 The government 2 The Knesset 3 The army 4 Military industry/Air force industry 5 Other Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/108 v112 What is your attitude towards the continuation of the Lavi project VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports its continuation 2 Supports its continuation 3 Opposes its continuation 4 Definitely opposes its continuation Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/109 v113 Are decisions regarding military matters affected by objective considerations VALUE LABEL 1 Only objective considerations 2 Also other considerations Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/110 v114 Who determines Israel's defense policy for the most part VALUE LABEL 1 The prime minister 2 The minister of defense 3 The cabinet 4 The government 5 Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee 6 IDF's general staff 7 The media 8 The U.S. 9 The Israeli people 10 Other Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/111 v115 Should security considerations override other social/ecconomic considerations VALUE LABEL 1 Security considerations should override all others 7 Security should not override Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/112 v116 Should security considerations override the law VALUE LABEL 1 Security considerations should override all others 7 Security should not override Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/113 v117 How does the current leadership view the security/law dichotomy VALUE LABEL 1 Always prefers security considerations 2 Usually prefers security considerations 3 Usually prefers the law 4 Always prefers the law Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/114 v118 How did the first years' leadership view the security/law dichotomy VALUE LABEL 1 Always prefers security considerations 2 Usually prefers security considerations 3 Usually prefers the law 4 Always prefers the law Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/115 v119 Is there enough supervision over the Mossad and the Shin-Beit VALUE LABEL 1 Too much supervision 2 Enough supervision 3 Not enough supervision Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/116 **** THE EXTENT OF APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING v121 The keeper of Israel shall not sleep VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/117 v122 Massada will never fall again VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/118 v123 The whole world is against us VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/119 v124 The glory of Israel shall not die VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/120 v125 Israel has been and always will be isolated VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/121 v126 I would die for my country VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/122 v127 If he come to slay thee, forestall by slaying him VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/123 v128 The best defense is offense VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/124 v129 Military victory enhances the peace process VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/125 v130 The keeper of Israel shall not sleep-who is the keeper of Israel VALUE LABEL 1 God 2 IDF 3 USA 4 The state of Israel 5 The people of Israel 6 Every man to himself 7 Other Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/126 v131 Should Israel supply non-democratic and hostile states (such as Iran)with weapons VALUE LABEL 1 Weapons should be sold to anyone 2 Weapons should be sold to anyone except to hostile states 3 Weapons should be sold to states whose regime seems good to us 4 Weapons should not be sold to other states Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/127 v132 Respondent's opinion of a peace conference with the sponsorship of the superpowers VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely supports 2 Supports 3 Opposes 4 Definitely opposes Data type: numeric Record/column: 1/128 a2 Should the government take public opinion into consideration when waging a war VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely should 2 Should 3 Should not 4 Definitely should not Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/6 a3 Support of government in security crisis even if disagreeing with it's way VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely necessary 2 Usually necessary 3 Usually Unnecessary 4 Never necessary Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/7 **** IS A HIGH RANKING MILITARY MAN ENTITLED TO DO THE FOLLOWING a5 Discuss his disapproval of government policy with his superiors VALUE LABEL 1 Is entitled 2 Is not entitled Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/8 a6 Send anonymous letters to the press VALUE LABEL 1 Is entitled 2 Is not entitled Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/9 a7 Express his opinion openly in the media if it does not harm state security VALUE LABEL 1 Is entitled 2 Is not entitled Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/10 a8 Request to release him from duty VALUE LABEL 1 Is entitled 2 Is not entitled Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/11 a9 Refuse to follow orders concerning policy VALUE LABEL 1 Is entitled 2 Is not entitled Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/12 a10 Media's treatment of security matters VALUE LABEL 1 Totally responsibly 2 Usually responsibly 3 Usually irresponsibly 4 Totally irresponsibly Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/13 a11 Media's coverage of security matters VALUE LABEL 1 Not enough 2 Enough 3 Too much Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/14 a12 Reliability of statements made by the country's leaders on security matters VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely trusts 2 Trusts 3 Does not trust 4 Definitely distrusts Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/15 a13 Are security related decisions influenced by non-related considerations VALUE LABEL 1 Only by related considerations 2 Also by other considerations Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/16 a14 How well does the public understand security matters to be able to express an opinion VALUE LABEL 1 Understands very well 2 Understands 3 Understands to a certain extent 4 Understands very little 5 Does not understand Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/17 a15 Frequency of expressing own opinion on security matters, including protest letters VALUE LABEL 1 Often 2 Sometimes 3 Very rarely 4 Never Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/18 a16 To what extent do you and your friends influence decisions on security matters VALUE LABEL 1 A great deal 2 To some extent 3 Very little 4 Not at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/19 a17 How well do you understand security matters to express an opinion VALUE LABEL 1 Understands very well 2 Understands 3 Understansds to a certain extent 4 Understands very little 5 Does not understand Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/20 **** FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATE "AGREE" OR "DISAGREE" a19 In daily life the ends which are important to me justify the means VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/21 a20 The criticism of Israel stems mainly from anti-semitism VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/22 a21 Israel should take into consideration the gentiles' opinions VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/23 a22 Several strong leaders can do more good than any discussion or law VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Disagrees 4 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/24 **** TRY TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING THE BEST YOU CAN a24 What part of the government budget is the defense budget VALUE LABEL 1 Less than 10% 2 Between 10%-40% 3 Between 40%-75% 4 More than 75% Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/25 a25 Which country makes the F-16 aircraft VALUE LABEL 1 Israel 2 France 3 U.S. 4 Great Britain Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/26 a26 What is the U.S annual military aid to Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Less than a billion dollars annually 2 Between 1-3 billion dollars annually 3 Between 3-5 billion dollars annually 4 Over 5 billion annually Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/27 a27 Does IDF have submarines VALUE LABEL 1 Certain they have 2 I think they have but am not certain 3 I think they don't but am not certain 4 Certain they don't have Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/28 a28 How many terrorists were released following the agreement with Gibril (1985) VALUE LABEL 1 58 2 140 3 485 4 3900 Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/29 a29 Do Arabs from the occupied territories have a right to appeal to the supreme court VALUE LABEL 1 Certain they have the right 2 I think they do but am uncertain 3 I think they don't but am uncertain 4 Certain they don't Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/30 a30 Do Arabs from the occupied territories have a right to vote for the Knesset VALUE LABEL 1 Certain they have the right 2 I think they do but am uncertain 3 I think they don't but am uncertain 4 Certain they don't Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/31 a31 Are most people trust-worthy or not VALUE LABEL 1 Most people are trust worthy 2 One should be careful when in contact with people Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/32 a32 Do you think most people tend more to look after other people or only after themselves VALUE LABEL 1 Tend to help others 2 Tend to help themselves Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/33 a33 Which of the following is most important to you VALUE LABEL 1 Self fulfillment 2 Self esteem 3 Love, affection 4 Certainty, confidence in life 5 A comfortable life Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/34 a34 Which of the following reflects your stand on the society issue in Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Our society needs to undergo a fundamental changes via a revolutionary act 2 Our society needs to undergo gradual changes by reforms 3 Our society should stay as is and should be protected from those who want to change it Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/35 **** RESPONDENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE FOLLOWING a36 If a person does not look after himself, no one will VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/36 a37 Life is mainly a struggle for survival VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/37 a38 Compromise with political rivals is dangerous-it leads to betrayal of principles VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/38 a39 A group which allows different ideas among members cannot survive VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/39 a40 People divide up into 2 groups: those who support the right views and those who don't VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/40 a41 Most ideas written today aren't worth the paper used VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/41 a42 It is better to choose friends whose ideas are similar to your own VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/42 a43 Most people don't know what's good for them VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Uncertain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagrees Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/43 **** THE FOLLOWING ARE QUESTIONS ON YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT ISRAEL-U.S RELATIONS a45 What opinion do you have of the U.S VALUE LABEL 1 A very good opinion 2 A good opinion 3 Neither good nor bad 4 A bad opinion 5 A very bad opinion Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/44 a46 Is your opinion of the U.S more for the good or bad VALUE LABEL 1 A good opinion 2 A bad opinion Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/45 a47 How would you describe current relations with the U.S. VALUE LABEL 1 Very good 2 Pretty good 3 Normal 4 Pretty bad 5 Very bad Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/46 a48 How much can Israel depend on U.S. as a weapons' supplier VALUE LABEL 1 Very much indeed 2 Very much 3 To some extent 4 Very little 5 Not at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/47 a49 Is Israel justified in spying in the US to get information relevant to her security VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Definitely unjustified Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/48 a50 Is the US justified in spying in Israel to get information relevant to her security VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely justified 2 Justified 3 Unjustified 4 Definitely unjustified Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/49 a51 The chances for another world war VALUE LABEL 1 Certain there will be a war 7 No danger of a war Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/50 a52 The main problem facing the government today VALUE LABEL 01 Security (general) 02 The Palestinian issue, occupied territories 03 The uprising in the occupied territories (Intifada) 04 Fighting Terror, security forces 05 Israeli Arabs 06 Foreign policy (general) 07 The peace (solving the Israeli Arab conflict) 08 Economy (general) 09 Inflation 10 Depression, unemployment 11 Internal affairs (general) 12 Social gap 13 Young couples, housing 14 Education 15 Health 16 Transportation, road accidents 17 Immigration absorption 18 Religious affairs, religious-secular relations 19 Unity and moral of the people 20 Other Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/51-52 a54 Are you satisfied with your life in general VALUE LABEL 1 Very much 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not so satisfied 4 Not satisfied at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/53 **** FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GIVE A MARK FROM 1-9 a56 Your personal state VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible state 9 Best possible state Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/54 a57 Your personal state 5 years ago VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible state 9 Best possible state Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/55 a58 Your personal state 5 years from now VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible state 9 Best possible state Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/56 a59 Do you support or are active in any party VALUE LABEL 1 I don't support nor am active in any party 2 I support a party but am not a member 3 I am a party member 4 I am an active member in a party 5 I am a member and hold a post in the party Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/57 a60 Where do you place yourself in the left-right scale (1-7) VALUE LABEL 1 Rightmost 7 Leftmost Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/58 a61 What effect will the security situation have on your voting to the Knesset (closest) VALUE LABEL 1 Will have a great effect 2 Will have some effect 3 Will have a very little effect 4 Will have no effect Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/59 a62 Which party reflects your view on security matters VALUE LABEL 01 Labour 02 Likud 03 Mapam 04 Tehia 05 Tzomet 06 Shinui+Independent Liberals+The Liberal center 07 Ratz+Sarid+Virsouvski 08 National religious party 09 Agudat Israel 10 Shas 11 Poalei Agudat Israel 12 Kach (Kahane) 13 Hadash (Rakah) 14 The movement for progressive peace 15 Other Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/60-61 a63 If elections were held now who would you vote for VALUE LABEL 01 Labour (Maarach) (Labour+Yahad) 02 Likud (Herut+Liberalim++La'am+Ometz+Tami) 03 Mapam 04 Tehia 05 Tzomet 06 Shinui+Independent Liberals+The Liberal center 07 Ratz+Sarid+Virsouvski 08 National religious party(Mafdal)+Metzad 09 Agudat Israel 10 Shas 11 Poalei Agudat Israel 12 Kach (Kahane) 13 Hadash (Rakah) 14 The movement for progressive peace 15 Other 16 Has not decided yet 17 Would not vote Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/62-63 a64 For which party did you vote in the 1984 elections VALUE LABEL 01 Labour 02 Likud 03 Mafdal 04 Agudat Israel 05 Shas 06 Morasha 07 Tami 08 Yahad (Wiezman) 09 Shinui 10 Ratz 11 Hatchia+tzomet 12 Lova Eliav 13 Ometz 14 Kach 15 Hadash (Rakach) 16 The progressive movement for peace 17 Other 18 Did not vote though had the right 19 Did not have the right to vote Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/64-65 a65 When did you first vote for the Knesset VALUE LABEL 01 1949 02 1951 03 1955 04 1959 05 1961 06 1965 07 1969 08 1973 09 1977 10 1981 11 1984 12 I have not yet participated Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/66-67 a66 Which party did you vote for for the first time Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/68-69 a67 Which party did your father vote for during the last elections Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/70-71 a68 Which party did your mother vote for during last elections Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/72-73 a69 Marital status VALUE LABEL 1 Bachelor/spinster 2 Married 3 Divorced 4 Widow Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/74 a70 For which party did your spouse vote Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/75 a71 Do you think you are influenced by your family members' votes VALUE LABEL 1 Yes, very much so 2 Yes, a lot 3 Yes, to some extent 4 Yes, very little 5 Not at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/76 a72 Who do you think influences your vote mostly VALUE LABEL 1 My father 2 My mother 3 Brother/Sister 4 Spouse 5 Son/daughter 6 Other 7 Both my parents 8 All my family equally 9 None of them have any Influence Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/77 a73 Which of these social groups influences your vote mostly VALUE LABEL 1 My family 2 My close friends 3 Friends from work 4 Members of the movement/organization I belong to 5 All the above groups equally 6 None of these have influence over me Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/78 a74 To what extent is it important to you not to be considered a political anomaly VALUE LABEL 1 Extremely so 2 Very much 3 To some extent 4 Very little 5 Not at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/79 a75 How often do you discuss political matters with your family VALUE LABEL 1 Almost every day 2 Once or twice a week 3 Very rarely 4 Never Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/80 a76 With whom do you discuss political matters for the most part VALUE LABEL 1 With my father 2 With my mother 3 With my sister/brother 4 With spouse 5 With my children 6 Other 7 With both my parents equally 8 With all my family equally 9 With neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/81 a77 When you lived with your parents, with whom did you discuss political matters VALUE LABEL 1 With my father 2 With my mother 3 With my sister/brother 4 Other 5 With both parents equally 6 With all family members 7 With no one 8 I still live with my parents Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/82 a78 Are you satisfied with the way the the Israeli democracy functions VALUE LABEL 1 Very satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not so satisfied 4 Not satisfied at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/83 a79 When you have a definite opinion on something do you try to convince others VALUE LABEL 1 Yes, often 2 Yes, sometimes 3 Yes, rarely 4 Never Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/84 a80 Do you want to live in Israel in the long run VALUE LABEL 1 I am convinced that I do 2 I want to but am not convinced 3 I have doubts 4 I am convinced that I don't Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/85 a81 What is the main cause for not wanting to live here VALUE LABEL 1 The security situation 2 The economic situation 3 The social situation 4 Rising of anti-democratic views 5 The place religion has in the state Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/86 a82 How would you define your feeling today-would you say that you are happy VALUE LABEL 1 Very happy 2 Quite happy 3 Not so happy Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/87 a83 Did you do active military service VALUE LABEL 1 Haven't served yet but will serve 2 I am doing compulsery service 3 Professional military service 4 I have served 5 I have not served in the army Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/88 a84 Do you do reserve service VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/89 a85 How many reserve duty days have you served last year Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/90-91 a86 During reserve service do you serve in a combat duty VALUE LABEL 1 Combat duty 2 Non-combat duty Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/92 a87 How long have you served in active military service VALUE LABEL 1 Up to a year 2 1-1.5 years 3 1.5-2 years 4 2-2.5 years 5 2.5-3 years 6 3-6 years 7 6-15 years 8 Over 15 years Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/93 a88 Did you serve in combat during army service VALUE LABEL 1 Mainly in combat services 2 Both in combat and non- combat services 3 Mainly in non-combat services Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/94 a89 During army service/ reserve duty were you posted in the occupied territories VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No 3 Do not do reserve duty Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/95 a90 What is/was your military rank in army service (data is unavailable) Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/96 a91 Have you participated in any war (in combat) VALUE LABEL 0 No 1 Yes Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/97 a92 How satisfied were you of your army service VALUE LABEL 1 Very satisfied 2 Satisfied 3 No opinion 4 Unsatisfied 5 Unsatisfied at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/98 a93 What is the reason for not serving in the army VALUE LABEL 1 My recruiting date hasn't come 2 I am in academic reserve 3 I am a new immigrant 4 I am not a citizen 5 Because of religious reasons 6 Because of conscience reasons 7 Other Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/99 a94 Is a relative of yours in army service VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/100 a95 Age Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/101-102 a96 How do you define yourself (ethnic group) VALUE LABEL 1 Ashkenazi 2 Sepharadic 3 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/103 a97 Country of birth or origin (values 1-5:country of birth) VALUE LABEL 01 North Africa 02 Asia 03 Eastern Europe 04 Central and Eastern Europe 05 America, Australia, South Africa 06 Born in Israel-Father born in Israel 07 Born in Israel-Father born in North Africa 08 Born in Israel-Father born in Asia 09 Born in Israel-Father born in Eastern Europe 10 Born in Israel-Father born in Western/Central Europe 11 Born in Israel-Father born in America/Australia/South Africa Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/104-105 a98 Year of Aliya Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/106-107 a99 Years of schooling Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/108-109 a100 To what extent do you observe religious tradition VALUE LABEL 1 I observe all parts to the letter 2 I observe most parts 3 I observe some parts 4 I don't observe any Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/110 **** DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS a102 Children ages 0-16 VALUE LABEL 1 No children 2 Has a son/sons 3 Has a daughter/daughters 4 Has a son+daughter Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/111 a103 Children ages 16-18 VALUE LABEL 1 No children 2 Has a son/sons 3 Has a daughter/daughters 4 Has a son+daughter Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/112 a104 Children ages 19-23 VALUE LABEL 1 No children 2 Has a son/sons 3 Has a daughter/daughters 4 Has a son+daughter Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/113 a105 Monthly family expenditures (average-1,600 NIS for family of 4, Dec.,1987) VALUE LABEL 1 A lot over average 2 A little over average 3 The same as the average 4 A little under average 5 A lot under average Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/114 a106 Number of rooms in household Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/115 a107 Number of persons living in household Data type: numeric Record/columns: 2/116-117 a108 In which social class do you classify yourself VALUE LABEL 1 Upper class 2 Middle upper class 3 Middle class 4 Lower class Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/118 a109 Do you work outside the household VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/119 a110 Status at work VALUE LABEL 1 Salaried worker 2 Salaried clerk 3 Salaried manager 4 Independent (small) 5 Independent (owns a company) Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/120 a111 Reading daily newspapers VALUE LABEL 1 Almost never 2 Rarely 3 About once a week 4 About 2-3 times a week 5 Almost every day Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/121 a112 Do you read literature on security matters VALUE LABEL 1 Often 2 Sometimes 3 Seldom 4 Never Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/122 a113 When meeting with friends do you discuss political matters VALUE LABEL 1 Often 2 Sometimes 3 Seldom 4 Never Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/123 a114 Have you been in a country under Nazi rule during the World War 2 VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/124 a115 Has a family member been in a country under Nazi rule VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/125 a116 Has a member of your family been killed/hurt during Holocaust VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/126 a117 Have you or a family member been injured during army service VALUE LABEL 1 I was badly hurt 2 I was hurt but not badly 3 A family member has been badly hurt 4 A family member has been hurt but not badly Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/127 a118 Has a member of your family been killed during army service VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/128 a119 Sex VALUE LABEL 1 Female 2 Male Data type: numeric Record/column: 2/129 b2 General situation in Israel today VALUE LABEL 1 Very good 2 Good 3 Not so good 4 Not good 5 Bad Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/6 b3 Way government handles nation's problems VALUE LABEL 1 Very well 2 Well 3 Not so well 4 Not well at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/7 **** NATIONAL SECURITY SCALE b5 Evaluation of Israel's present national security VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible 9 Best possible Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/8 b6 Evaluation of Israel's national security 5 years ago VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible 9 Best possible Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/9 b7 Evaluation of Israel's national security in 5 years VALUE LABEL 1 Worst possible 9 Best possible Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/10 b8 Main problem government must take care of VALUE LABEL 01 Security (general) 02 The Palestinian issue, occupied territories 03 The uprising in the occupied territories (Intifada) 04 Fighting Terror, security forces 05 Israeli Arabs 06 Foreign policy (general) 07 The peace (solving the Israeli Arab conflict) 08 Economy (general) 09 Inflation 10 Depression, unemployment 11 Internal affairs (general) 12 Social gap 13 Young couples, housing 14 Education 15 Health 16 Transportation, road accidents 17 Immigration absorption 18 Religious affairs, religious-secular relations 19 Unity and moral of the people 20 Other Data type: numeric Record/columns: 3/11-12 b9 Party most capable of handling above issue VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Hatehiya 04 Tsomet 05 Moledet(Gandi) 06 Kah(Kahana) 07 Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui 08 Mapam 09 Ratz 10 Mafdal 11 Meimad(The Centre Religious Party) 12 Agudat Israel\Degel Hatora 13 Shas\Yeshi 14 Pagi-Morasha(The United Torah Camp) 15 Arab Democratic Party(Daraushe) 16 Hadash(Rakah) 17 The Progressive List 18 Other party 19 No opinion 20 All parties together Data type: numeric Record/columns: 3/13-14 b10 Desired solution to territories issue VALUE LABEL 1 Conceding territories in return for peace 2 Annexation of territories 3 Leave current situation unchanged Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/15 b11 Which of the 2 solutions should Israel adopt if necessary VALUE LABEL 1 Return most of Judea,Samaria and Gaza 2 Annexation of Judea,Samaria and Gaza Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/16 b12 The largest territorial concession, if any, to be made in Judea and Samaria for peace VALUE LABEL 1 No concession 2 Concession of a small part 3 Concession of a part 4 Almost full concession 5 Concession of all Judea and samaria for Peace treaty Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/17 b13 Should Israel agree to negotiate with PLO taking into account the current situation VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/18 b14 Should Israel be ready to negotiate with PLO providing PLO recognizes Israel and renounces terror VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/19 b15 Should Israel agree to establishment of Palestinian state in occupied territories VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely 2 Probably 3 Probably not 4 Definitely not Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/20 b16 Rights to be given to Palestinians if territories are annexed VALUE LABEL 1 Full civil rights(incl. suffrage) 2 Civil rights (excluding suffrage) 3 Leave current situation unchanged 4 Decrease current rights Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/21 b17 Evaluation of government's policy in territories of maintaining tranquility VALUE LABEL 1 Too harsh 2 Appropriate 3 Too permissive Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/22 b18 Emphasis to put in attempt to prevent war between Israel and Arab states VALUE LABEL 1 Take all measures towards peace treaty 2 Increase military power Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/23 b19 Government should encourage Arab emigration from Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Strongly agree 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Strongly disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/24 b20 Possibility of Arab-Israeli peace in future VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely possible 2 Possible 3 Impossible 4 Definitely impossible Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/25 b21 Israel's ability to affect Arab peace policy VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely capable 2 Capable 3 Incapable 4 Definitely incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/26 b22 Probability of signing another peace treaty with Arab country within 3 years VALUE LABEL 1 Most likely 2 Likely 3 Unlikely 4 Most unlikely Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/27 b23 Probability of Israeli-Arab war within 3 years VALUE LABEL 1 Most likely 2 Likely 3 Unlikely 4 Most unlikely Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/28 **** THE TWO MOST DANGEROUS ENEMIES OF ISRAEL b25 The most dangerous enemy VALUE LABEL 1 Syria 2 PLO 3 Jordan 4 Lebanese Shiites 5 Libya 6 Egypt 7 Iraq 8 Iran 9 Saudi Arabia Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/29 b26 The second most dangerous enemy VALUE LABEL 1 Syria 2 PLO 3 Jordan 4 Lebanese Shiites 5 Libya 6 Egypt 7 Iraq 8 Iran 9 Saudi Arabia Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/30 b27 Belief in Israel's existence in long run VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely believe 2 Believe 3 Disbelieve 4 Definitely disbelieve Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/31 **** ISRAEL'S CAPABILITY OF COPING WITH VARIOUS SITUATIONS b29 Total Israeli-Arab war VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/32 b30 War against Syria alone VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/33 b31 Increase of terrorist activity VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/34 b32 Decrease of American support VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/35 b33 Israeli Arabs' civilian uprising VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/36 b34 Uprising of Arabs from occupied territories VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/37 b35 Massive Soviet assistance to Arab countries in war against us VALUE LABEL 1 Capable 2 Incapable Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/38 b36 Estimate of Arabs' ultimate goal VALUE LABEL 1 Partial return of territories 2 Full return of territories 3 Total takeover of Israel 4 Total takeover of Israel and termination of major part of Jewish population Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/39 b37 Evaluation of the necessity of national security overriding other issues VALUE LABEL 1 Primary preference over all other issues 7 Security must not be reached at any price Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/40 b38 Preference for rule of law vs. security interests VALUE LABEL 1 Preference for security interests 7 Preference for rule of law Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/41 b39 Evaluation of role of settlements with respect to national security VALUE LABEL 1 Contribute to national security 4 Neither contribute nor disrupt 7 Disrupt national security Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/42 b40 The influence of the occupation on IDF soldiers' morale VALUE LABEL 1 Negative effect 4 Neither positive nor negative 7 Positive effect Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/43 b41 Evaluation of international peace conference with participation of great superpowers VALUE LABEL 1 Strongly support 2 Support 3 Disaprove 4 Strongly disaprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/44 b42 Support of government in security crisis while disagreeing with it's way VALUE LABEL 1 Mandatory support 2 Generally, support 3 Generally, not support 4 Never mandatory to support Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/45 b43 Change in IDF's power in last five years VALUE LABEL 1 Substantial weakening 2 Certain weakening 3 No change 4 Certain strengthening 5 Substantial strengthening Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/46 b44 Self-evaluation as 'hawk' or as 'dove' VALUE LABEL 1 Hawk 7 Dove Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/47 **** EFFECT OF INTIFADAH ON FOLLOWING ISSUES b45 Effect of Intifadah on evaluation of political situation and degree of security VALUE LABEL 1 No change 2 More ready for concessions 3 Less ready for concessions Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/48 b47 Effect of intifada on interviewee's mood VALUE LABEL 1 Improved 2 Did not change 3 Became worse Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/49 b48 Effect of intifada on national mood VALUE LABEL 1 Improved 2 Did not change 3 Became worse Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/50 b49 Effect of intifada on estimate of election results VALUE LABEL 1 No change 2 Likud's camp's chances improved 3 Ma'arah's camp's chances improved 4 Religious parties' chances improved Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/51 b50 Effect of intifada on interviewee's political activity VALUE LABEL 1 Increased 2 Did not change 3 Decreased Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/52 b51 Effect of intifada on desire to live in Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Increased 2 Did not change 3 Decreased Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/53 b52 Effect of intifada on interviewee's vote VALUE LABEL 1 Did not change 2 Strong inclination to vote for Likud 3 Strong inclination to vote for Labor 4 Strong inclination to vote for religious parties Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/54 b53 Effect of intifada on interviewee's attitude towards Arabs VALUE LABEL 1 More positive 2 Did not change 3 More negative Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/55 b54 Effect of territories issue on forthcoming elections VALUE LABEL 1 Significant effect 2 Certain effect 3 Small effect 4 No effect at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/56 b55 Effect of territories issue on Interviewee's vote to Knesset VALUE LABEL 1 Significant effect 2 Certain effect 3 Small effect 4 No effect at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/57 b56 Party best reflecting Interviewee's stand on territories issue VALUE LABEL 01 Ma'arah 02 Likud 03 Tehiya 04 Tsomet 05 Moledet(Gandi) 06 Kah(Kahana) 07 Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui 08 Mapam 09 Ratz 10 Mafdal 11 Meimad(The Central Religious Party) 12 Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah 13 Shas\Yeshi 14 Pagi(The United Torah Camp) 15 The Arab Democratic Party(Daraushe) 16 Hadash(Rakah) 18 Other 19 Do not know Data type: numeric Record/columns: 3/58-59 b57 Evaluation of differences between major parties on national security VALUE LABEL 1 Very big difference 2 Big difference 3 Some difference 4 Small difference 5 Hardly any difference Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/60 b58 Degree of similarity of family members' views on territories and security issues to those of interviewee VALUE LABEL 1 Everyone's views are similar 2 Great part's views are similar 3 Small part's views are similar 4 No one's views are similar 5 Ignorant of relatives' views Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/61 b59 Frequency of discussions on political matters with family members VALUE LABEL 1 Almost every day 2 Once or twice a week 3 Infrequently 4 Not at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/62 b60 Family member with whom discussions on political matters are most frequent VALUE LABEL 1 Father 2 Mother 3 Brother\sister 4 Spouse 5 Children 6 Other 7 Both of the parents equally 8 All the family members equally 9 No one Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/63 b61 Interviewee's economical approach VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely capitalist 2 More capitalist than socialist 3 More socialist than capitalist 4 Definitely socialist Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/64 b62 Evaluation of Histadrut's holding of companies VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely all right 2 All right 3 Not that good 4 Definitely not good Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/65 b63 Evaluation of differences between parties on economical issues VALUE LABEL 1 Very big difference 2 Big difference 3 Some difference 4 Small difference 5 Hardly any difference Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/66 b64 Effect of economic issues on forthcoming elections VALUE LABEL 1 Significant effect 2 Certain effect 3 Minor effect 4 No effect at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/67 b65 Effect of economic issues on interviewee's vote VALUE LABEL 1 Significant effect 2 Certain effect 3 Minor effect 4 No effect at all Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/68 b66 Identification with political parties on economical issues VALUE LABEL 1 Labor(Ma'arah) 2 Likud 3 Other Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/69 b67 Identification with parties on foreign and security issues VALUE LABEL 1 Labor (Ma'arah) 2 Likud 3 Other Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/70 b68 Better team to handle economic problems VALUE LABEL 1 Ma'arah's team 2 Likud's team 3 Both equally 4 None of them Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/71 b69 Better team to handle foreign and security problems VALUE LABEL 1 Ma'arah's team 2 Likud's team 3 Both equally 4 None of them Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/72 b70 Desirability of formation of national unity government after elections VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely yes 2 Probably yes 3 Probably no 4 definitely no 5 Yes, if headed by Likud party 6 Yes, if headed by Labor party Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/73 b71 Frequency of political discussions with friends VALUE LABEL 1 Often 2 Sometimes 3 Seldom 4 Never Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/74 b72 Evaluation of ability to influence government policies VALUE LABEL 1 To a great extent 2 To a certain extent 3 To a small extent 4 None Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/75 b73 Most important factor influencing voting VALUE LABEL 1 Identification with party 2 Party's candidate for prime minister 3 Party's policies on certain issues 4 Party being in government or in opposition Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/76 b74 Least favored controversial political group VALUE LABEL 01 Neturei Kartha 02 Rakah(Hadash) 03 Kah(Rabbi Kahana Movement) 04 Agudat Israel-Pagi 05 Gush Emunim 06 Progressive movement towards peace 07 Other PLO supporting groups(e.g. 'Bnei Hakfar') 08 Hatehiya 09 Tsomet 10 Moledet (Gandi movement) 11 Arab Democratic Party (Daraushe movement) 12 Shalom Ahshav 13 Matzpen 14 Yesh Gvul' movement 15 Other Data type: numeric Record/columns: 3/77-78 **** APPROVAL OF FOLLOWING SAYINGS WITH RESPECT TO ABOVE SPECIFIED GROUP b76 Should member of that group be banned from being prime minister VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/79 b77 That group should be declared outlaw VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/80 b78 Members of that group should be allowed to appear on TV VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/81 b79 The group members' phones should be tapped VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/82 b80 Members of that group should be allowed to demonstrate VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agrees 2 Agrees 3 Not certain 4 Disagrees 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/83 **** APPROVAL OF DECLARING BELOW SPECIFIED GROUPS OUTLAW b82 Progressive list for peace (Ha-Reshima Ha-Mitkademet Le-Shalom) VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely approve 2 Approve 3 Not certain 4 Disapprove 5 Definitely disapprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/84 b83 Kah (Rabbi Kahana's movement) VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely approve 2 Approve 3 Not certain 4 Disapprove 5 Definitely disapprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/85 b84 Rakah (Hadash) VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely approve 2 Approve 3 Not certain 4 Disapprove 5 Definitely disapprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/86 b85 Gush Emunim VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely approve 2 Approve 3 Not certain 4 Disapprove 5 Definitely disapprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/87 b86 Shalom Ahshav VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely approve 2 Approve 3 Not certain 4 Disapprove 5 Definitely disapprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/88 b88 Arab should be banned from being prime minister VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/89 b89 Arabs should be allowed to deliver speeches in public and to appear on TV VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/90 b90 Arabs' phones should be tapped VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/91 b91 Arabs should be allowed to demonstrate VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/92 b92 Arabs should be encouraged to emigrate VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/93 **** FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATE TO WHICH PARTY IT SUITS THE MOST b94 Which party has experienced leaders VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/94 b95 Which party provides adequate representation to Oriental Jews VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/95 b96 Which party secures country's future VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/96 b97 Which party secures Jewish majority in Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/97 b98 Which party closes gaps between ethnic groups VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/98 b99 Which party contributed to building the country VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/99 b100 Which party fosters Oriental Jews' self esteem VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/100 b101 Which party will know how to stand firmly at peace and territories negotiations VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/101 b102 Which party will know how to preserve democratic regime VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/102 b103 Ethnic party VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/103 b104 Party to retain necessary amount of territories VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/104 b105 Which party can achieve true peace with Arabs VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/105 b106 Party to return tranquility and order to territories VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/106 b107 Party to know when and how to lead to successful war VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/107 b108 National party VALUE LABEL 1 Suits Labor 2 Suits Likud 3 Both equally 4 Neither Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/108 **** THERMOMETER SCALE TOWARDS PERSONS OR GROUPS (0-10 scale) b110 Labor VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/109 b111 Likud VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/110 b112 Shim'on Peres VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/111 b113 Yitzhak Shamir VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/112 b114 Arabs VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/113 b115 Ariel Sharon VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/114 b116 Religious persons VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/115 b117 Ashkenazi Jews VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/116 b118 David Levi VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/117 b119 Yitzhak Navon VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/118 b120 Sephardic Jews VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/119 b121 Yitzhak Rabin VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/120 b122 Menahem Begin VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/121 b123 Gush Emunim VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/122 b124 Shalom Ahshav VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/123 b125 Rabbi Kahana VALUE LABEL 1 1 Strong aversion 10 10 Strong affection Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/124 b126 Self-evaluation as leftist or rightist VALUE LABEL 1 Right 7 Left Data type: numeric Record/column: 3/125 **** APPROVAL OF FOLLOWING SAYINGS ON SOCIAL AND STATE MATTERS c3 Democracy is best form of rule VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/6 c4 Politicians do not consider common person's opinion VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/7 c5 Jews undertaking illegal actions against Arabs should get lighter punishment then Arabs hurting Jews VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/8 c6 Several strong leaders can do more good than any discussions and laws VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/9 c7 Every man should have equal rights notwithstanding his political views VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/10 c8 Minority groups should be allowed to act in order to achieve support of majority VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/11 c9 Belief in freedom of speech for everyone notwithstanding his views VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/12 c10 There are situations when it's better to take law in one's own hands VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely agree 2 Agree 3 Not certain 4 Disagree 5 Definitely disagree Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/13 c11 Government should see to it that public life be conducted according to Jewish religious law VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely 2 Maybe 3 Maybe not 4 Definitely not Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/14 c12 Degree of ethnic discrimination in Israel VALUE LABEL 1 Very high 2 High 3 Moderate 4 Low 5 Hardly any Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/15 c13 Degree of personal experience of ethnic discrimination VALUE LABEL 1 Very high 2 High 3 Moderate 4 Low 5 Hardly any Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/16 c14 Approval of partly constitutional system of elections to Knesset vs. present one VALUE LABEL 1 Definitely go on with present system 2 Probably go on with present system 3 Probably shift to partly constitutional 4 Definitely shift to partly constitutional 5 No opinion 6 Both systems are no good and shift to fully constitutional system Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/17 c15 Preferred party to form government VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Hatehiya 04 Tsomet 05 Moledet(Gandi) 06 Kah(Kahana) 07 Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui 08 Mapam 09 Ratz 10 Mafdal 11 Meimad(Centrist Religious Party) 12 Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah 13 Shas\Yeshi 14 Pagi(United Torah Camp) 15 Arab Democratic party(Daraushe) 16 Hadash(Rakah) 17 Progressive list for peace 18 Other Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/18-19 c16 Estimate of party to form government VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Hatehiya 04 Tsomet 05 Moledet(Gandi) 06 Kah(Kahana) 07 Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui 08 Mapam 09 Ratz 10 Mafdal 11 Meimad(Centrist Religious Party) 12 Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah 13 Shas\Yeshi 14 Pagi(United Torah Camp) 15 Arab Democratic party(Daraushe) 16 Hadash(Rakah) 17 Progressive list for peace 18 Other 20 Do not know Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/20-21 c17 Interviewee's vote if elections were held now VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Hatehiya 04 Tsomet 05 Moledet(Gandi) 06 Kah(Kahana) 07 Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui 08 Mapam 09 Ratz 10 Mafdal 11 Meimad(Centrist Religious Party) 12 Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah 13 Shas\Yeshi 14 Pagi(United Torah Camp) 15 Arab Democratic party(Daraushe) 16 Hadash(Rakah) 17 Progressive list for peace 18 Other 19 Blank note 20 Did not decide yet 21 No intention to vote Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/22-23 c18 Interviewee's vote at last elections on July,1984 VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Mafdal 04 Agudat Israel 05 Shas 06 Morasha 07 Tami 08 Yahad(Weizman) 09 Shinui 10 Ratz 11 Hatehiya+Tsomet 12 Lova Eliav 13 Ometz(Horovitz) 14 Kah(Kahana) 15 Hadash(Rakah) 16 Progressive list for peace 17 Other 18 Did not vote despite having suffrage 19 Did not vote due to absence of suffrage Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/24-25 **** FOR WHICH PARTIES WOULD YOU VOTE FOR IF NO LIMITATION IS POSED c20 First party you would vote for if no limitation is posed VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Mafdal 04 Agudat Israel 05 Shas 06 Morasha 07 Tami 08 Yahad(Weizman) 09 Shinui 10 Ratz 11 Hatehiya+Tsomet 12 Lova Eliav 13 Ometz(Horovitz) 14 Kah(Kahana) 15 Hadash(Rakah) 16 Progressive list for peace 17 Other 18 Did not vote despite having suffrage 19 Did not vote due to absence of suffrage Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/26-27 c21 Second party you would vote for if no limitation is posed VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Mafdal 04 Agudat Israel 05 Shas 06 Morasha 07 Tami 08 Yahad(Weizman) 09 Shinui 10 Ratz 11 Hatehiya+Tsomet 12 Lova Eliav 13 Ometz(Horovitz) 14 Kah(Kahana) 15 Hadash(Rakah) 16 Progressive list for peace 17 Other 18 Did not vote despite having suffrage 19 Did not vote due to absence of suffrage Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/28-29 c22 Interviewee's father's vote at forthcoming elections VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Hatehiya 04 Tsomet 05 Moledet(Gandi) 06 Kah(Kahana) 07 Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui 08 Mapam 09 Ratz 10 Mafdal 11 Meimad(Centrist Religious Party) 12 Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah 13 Shas\Yeshi 14 Pagi(United Torah Camp) 15 Arab Democratic party(Daraushe) 16 Hadash(Rakah) 17 Progressive list for peace 18 Other 19 Did not decide who to vote for 20 Do not know 21 Died,lives abroad,no suffrage Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/30-31 c23 Interviewee's mother's vote at forthcoming elections VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Mafdal 04 Agudat Israel 05 Shas 06 Morasha 07 Tami 08 Yahad(Weizman) 09 Shinui 10 Ratz 11 Hatehiya+Tsomet 12 Lova Eliav 13 Ometz(Horovitz) 14 Kah(Kahana) 15 Hadash(Rakah) 16 Progressive list for peace 17 Other 18 Did not vote despite having suffrage 19 Did not vote due to absence of suffrage Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/32-33 c24 Marital status VALUE LABEL 1 Not married 2 Married 3 Divorced 4 Widowed Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/34 c25 Interviewee's spouse's vote at forthcoming elections VALUE LABEL 01 Labor 02 Likud 03 Mafdal 04 Agudat Israel 05 Shas 06 Morasha 07 Tami 08 Yahad(Weizman) 09 Shinui 10 Ratz 11 Hatehiya+Tsomet 12 Lova Eliav 13 Ometz(Horovitz) 14 Kah(Kahana) 15 Hadash(Rakah) 16 Progressive list for peace 17 Other 18 Did not vote despite having suffrage 19 Did not vote due to absence of suffrage Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/35-36 c26 Approval of canceling football matches on Sabbath VALUE LABEL 1 Approve 2 Disapprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/37 c27 Estimate of percentage of citizens approving canceling matches on Sabbath VALUE LABEL 00 Minority 99 Majority Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/38-39 c28 Basis for above estimate Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/40-41 c29 Approval of large Arab villages' status change from local councils to cities VALUE LABEL 1 Approve change in status 2 Disapprove change in status Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/42 c30 Estimate of percentage of Jewish population approving change in status VALUE LABEL 00 Minority 99 Majority Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/43-44 c31 Basis for above estimate Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/45-46 c32 Israel's usage of nuclear weapons VALUE LABEL 1 There are conditions when usage is justified 2 Under no conditions is usage justified Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/47 c33 Estimate of percentage of public thinking that under no condition is nuclear weapons usage justified VALUE LABEL 00 Minority 99 Majority Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/48-49 c34 Basis for above estimate Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/50-51 c35 Approval of breaking off relations with South-Africa VALUE LABEL 1 Approve 2 Disapprove Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/52 c36 Estimate of percentage of public approving breaking off relations with South-Africa,(Precise estimate) VALUE LABEL 00 Minority 99 Majority Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/53-54 c37 Basis for above estimate Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/55-56 c38 Fairness of distribution of reserve military service burden VALUE LABEL 1 Fair 2 Unfair Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/57 c39 Estimate of percentage of public thinking that above is fair VALUE LABEL 00 Minority 99 Majority Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/58-59 c40 Basis for above estimate Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/60-61 **** GRADING OF BELOW VALUES ACCORDING TO THEIR IMPORTANCE c42 Primary importance value VALUE LABEL 1 Jewish majority state 2 Greater Israel 3 Democratic state (equal rights for all) 4 State of peace (low probability of war) Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/62 c43 Second value in importance VALUE LABEL 1 Jewish majority state 2 Greater Israel 3 Democratic state (equal rights for all) 4 State of peace (low probability of war) Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/63 c44 Third value in importance VALUE LABEL 1 Jewish majority state 2 Greater Israel 3 Democratic state (equal rights for all) 4 State of peace (low probability of war) Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/64 c45 Fourth value in importance VALUE LABEL 1 Jewish majority state 2 Greater Israel 3 Democratic state (equal rights for all) 4 State of peace (low probability of war) Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/65 c46 To what extent interviewee observes religious laws VALUE LABEL 1 Observe all religious laws to the letter 2 Observe most of religious laws 3 Observe some of religious laws 4 Do not observe at all, totally free Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/66 c47 Self-definition as Ashkenazi or Sephardic Jew VALUE LABEL 1 Ashkenazi 2 Sephardic 3 Neither 4 Both Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/67 c48 Place of birth VALUE LABEL 01 North America 02 Asia 03 Eastern Europe 04 Western or Central Europe 05 America,Australia,South-Africa 06 Israeli born(Father also) 07 Israeli born(Father in North America) 08 Israeli born(Father in Asia) 09 Israeli born(father in Eastern Europe) 10 Israeli born(father in Western or Central Europe) 11 Israeli born(father in America, Australia or South Africa) Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/68-69 c49 Year of Aliya(immigration) VALUE LABEL 1 Israeli born 2 Before 1948 3 1948-1954 4 1955-1960 5 1961-1966 6 1967-1972 7 1973-1977 8 1978-1983 9 1984+ Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/70 c50 Does interviewee favor, is member of or hold position in any party VALUE LABEL 1 No 2 Favor but not member 3 Member but no position 4 Member and position but no compensation 5 Member and position with compensation Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/71 c51 Identification with political trend VALUE LABEL 1 Left 2 Moderate left 3 Center 4 Moderate right 5 Right 6 Religious trend 7 Do not identify with any Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/72 c52 Membership in Histadrut VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/73 c53 Reading daily newspapers VALUE LABEL 1 Almost never 2 Rarely 3 Approximately once a week 4 Twice-thrice a week 5 One daily newspaper almost every day 6 More than one daily newspaper almost every day Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/74 c54 Interviewee's active military service VALUE LABEL 1 Not served yet but will in future 2 Conscription 3 Serving in regular service 4 Served in IDF in past 5 Did not serve in IDF Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/75 c55 Present reserve service VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/76 c56 Service in territories since uprising (Dec. 1987) VALUE LABEL 1 Yes 2 No Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/77 c57 Age Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/78-79 c58 Years of schooling Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/80-81 c59 Identification with social status VALUE LABEL 1 High 2 Middle-high 3 Middle 4 Low 5 Workers' status 6 Do not belong to any status Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/82 c60 No. of rooms in household Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/83 c61 No. of persons living in household Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/84 c62 Monthly family expenditures VALUE LABEL 1 Well above average 2 Somewhat above average 3 As average 4 Somewhat below average 5 Well below average Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/85 c63 Status at work VALUE LABEL 1 Salaried worker 2 Salaried clerk 3 Salaried manager 4 Independent\small business 5 Independent-company owner 6 Not working Data type: numeric Record/column: 4/86 c64 Code of locality Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/87-88 c65 Statistical area Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/89-90 c66 Date of interview Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/91-92 c67 Panel Data type: numeric Record/columns: 4/93-97