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2. How old are you?
3. What is your age group?
4. Sex
5. Are you an Israeli citizen?
6. In your opinion, what is the general situation of Israel?
7. What is your opinion on the way the government is handling the problems that exist in Israel today?
8. What do you think is the most important problem the government should take care of? (Indicate only one problem)
9. In your opinion has Israel's economic situation in the past three years improved, not changed, or become worse?
10. And what about your own personal economic situation; would you say that in the past year your personal situation:
11. In your opinion, what is the country's situation nowadays from a national security perspective? Rate your answer on a scale of 9, where 1 is the worst situation and 9 is the best situation.
12. And 5 years ago, what was the country's situation from a national security perspective?
13. And in 5 years from now, what will be he country's situation from a national security perspective?
14. In your opinion, what are the chances that the peace between Israel and the Arab states will become stronger in the next 3 years?
15. And in your opinion, what are the chances that a war will break out between Israel and an Arab state in the next 3 years?
16A. In your opinion, was the IDF's operation "Cast Lead" in Gaza successful or not?
16B. How, in your opinion, should Israel react if the firing from the Gaza Strip on Israeli settlements continues?
17. In your opinion is it possible to reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians?
18. In your opinion, what is the Arabs’ final goal?
19. If we reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians and with the Arab states, in your opinion, will this end the Israeli-Arab conflict end or not?
20. What do you think Israel should concentrate on in order to avoid war between it and the Arab states?
21. To what extent are you worried or not worried that you or your family members may be injured by Arabs in your daily lives?
22. There are four values that conflict with each other to some extent, and are important to people at different levels: a state with a Jewish majority, Greater Israel, a Democratic state, and a state of peace. Which of these is most important to you?
23. Of these four values, which one is the second most important for you?
24. Of these four values, which one is the third most important for you?
25. Of these four values, which one is the fourth most important for you?
26. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: Returning territories in exchange for peace.
27. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: Chemical and biological weapons in the hands of an enemy state.
28. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: A non-democratic regime in Israel.
29. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: Unilateral disengagement from the Palestinians.
30. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: Nuclear weapons in the hands of an enemy state.
31. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: The establishment of a Palestinian state.
32. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: War with Syria.
33. There are situations in which there is a contradiction between democracy and Jewish religious law. In such cases, should preserving the principles of democracy prevail, or should keeping the commandments of Jewish religious law prevail?
34. Some think that the government should see to it that everyone has employment and a reasonable standard of living. Others think that the government must not interfere and should let people take care of themselves. What is your opinion?
35. There are situations in which there is contradiction between preserving the rule of law and protecting national security interests. In the case of such a contradiction, should the national security interests prevail or should the rule of law prevail?
36. In your opinion, should Israel agree or not agree to the establishment of a Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza strip as part of a permanent peace agreement?
37. As part of a permanent peace agreement with the Palestinians, should Israel be prepared to return the Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem or should it continue to retain them, even at the price of preventing a permanent agreement?
38. Should Israel return territories in the Golan Heights to Syria in exchange for a peace treaty and security arrangements acceptable to the IDF?
39. And what is your position regarding the evacuation of Jewish settlements in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza as part of a permanent agreement?
40. In your opinion should the Israeli government or should not see to it that public life in Israel is conducted according to Jewish religious tradition?
41. Regarding the structure of economic life in the country, do you support a more socialist approach or a more capitalist approach?
42. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: Even if there are problems with democracy, it is still the best form of government.
43. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: Politicians do not tend to take into account the opinion of the simple citizen.
44. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: It is not important who you vote for, it does not change the situation.
45. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: The peace process should be stopped even at the risk of another war.
46. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: Territories should be returned in exchange for peace.
47. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: The government should encourage the emigration of Arabs from the country.
48. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: Israel should do what is best for its security, even at the price of a confrontation with the American administration.
49. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: Civil marriage, in addition to religious marriage, should be instituted in Israel.
51. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: People with a high income should pay more taxes than they pay today.
52. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: The authority of the police should be increased to defend public order.
53. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: The Supreme Court should have the authority to overturn a law passed by the Knesset.
55. To what extent do you usually discuss politics with your friends and family?
56. To what extent do you and your friends have the ability to influence government policy?
57. How would you rate your personal situation these days? Rate your answers on a scale of 9, where 1 means the worst situation and 9 means the best situation.
58. And 5 years ago, what was your personal situation?
59. And 5 years from now, what will your personal situation be?
60. In general, to what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Israeli democracy functions?
61. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Kadima.
62. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Labor.
63. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Likud.
64. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Meretz- The new movement.
65. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: HaBayit Hayehudi - Mafdal.
66. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Israel Beiteinu.
67. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Shas.
68. In sum, amongst these parties, which one do you favor most?
A68. The Central Elections Committee decided to disqualify the Arab lists Balad and Ra’am-Ta’al from competing in the upcoming elections. Do you support or oppose this decision?
69. What is your attitude towards each of the following personalities? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Tzipi Livni.
70. What is your attitude towards each of the following personalities? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Ehud Barak.
71. What is your attitude towards each of the following personalities? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Binyamin Netanyahu.
72A. Who, in your opinion, will take care of the country's economic problems best:
72B. For those who answered 1-3: and who is in second place?
73A. Who, in your opinion, will take care of the social problems in the country best:
73B. For those who answered 1-3: and who is in second place?
74A. Who, in your opinion, will take care of the country's foreign and security problems best
74B. For those who answered 1-3: and who is in second place?
75. In your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of the major parties in the country on the following issues? Jerusalem.
76. In your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of the major parties in the country on the following issues? The economy.
77. In your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of the major parties in the country on the following issues? Social policy.
78. In your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of the major parties in the country on the following issues? Religion and state.
79. In your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of the major parties in the country on the following issues? Peace and territories.
80. In your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of the major parties in the country on the following issues? Terror.
81. There are different factors causing people to vote for a certain party for the Knesset. Of the following four factors, what is the main factor that influences you to vote for a certain party?
82. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? Jerusalem.
83. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? The economy.
84. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? Social policy.
85. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? Religion and state.
86. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? Peace and territories.
87. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? Terror.
88. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? Corruption.
89. Of the following issues which will have the greatest influence on your vote in the upcoming elections:
90. There is a lot of talk about "left" and "right" in politics. How would you rate yourself on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle?
91. Where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle? Likud.
92. Where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle? Labor.
93. Where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle? Kadima.
94. Where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle? Shas.
95. Where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle? HaBayit Hayehudi.
96. Where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle? Israel Beiteinu.
97. Where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle? Meretz.
98. Would you be prepared or unprepared to have taxes in the country raised, meaning that you would also have to pay more taxes, in order to address the different problems that the country is confronted with?
99. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Education.
100. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Preserving the environment and ecology.
101. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Yeshivot and religious institutions.
102. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Health.
103. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Security.
104. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Welfare payments (unemployment, old age, disability, child support).
105. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Settlements in the territories.
106. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? The Arab sector.
107. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Creating jobs.
108. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Roads and car accidents.
109. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that will know how to take a firm stance in negotiations on territories and peace.
110. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
111. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that will maintain the democratic regime in the country.
112. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
113. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that will be able to lead to a true peace with the Arabs.
114. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
115. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that will know how to cope with terrorism.
116. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
117. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that will ensure a Jewish majority in the country.
118. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
119. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that has corruption in it.
120. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
121. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that will decrease social gaps.
122. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
123. Below is a list of characteristics of leaders. In regards to each of them, is it most fitting to Tzipi Livni, Binyamin Netanyahu, or Ehud Barak? Leadership skills.
124. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
125. Below is a list of characteristics of leaders. In regards to each of them, is it most fitting to Tzipi Livni, Binyamin Netanyahu, or Ehud Barak? Reliability.
126. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
127. Below is a list of characteristics of leaders. In regards to each of them, is it most fitting to Tzipi Livni, Binyamin Netanyahu, or Ehud Barak? Will prefer the good of the country over other interests.
128. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
129. Below is a list of characteristics of leaders. In regards to each of them, is it most fitting to Tzipi Livni, Binyamin Netanyahu, or Ehud Barak? Good ability to conduct negotiations.
130. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
131. Below is a list of characteristics of leaders. In regards to each of them, is it most fitting to Tzipi Livni, Binyamin Netanyahu, or Ehud Barak? Will protect the rule of law.
132. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
133. Amongst the following issues, which issue, in your opinion, stands at the center of the election campaign? Are the elections mainly about:
134. With which political stream do you identify?
135. There is a lot of talking about "left" and "right" in politics. How would you rate yourself on a "left-right" continuum, where 1 is the extreme right and 7 is the extreme left?
136. Do you usually read a daily newspaper?
137. Do you usually watch the news on TV?
138. To what extent, in your opinion, will the election campaign assist you in deciding whom to vote for?
139. Do you usually watch the election campaign broadcasts on TV? (For interviews before the beginning of broadcasts: Do you intend to watch the campaign broadcasts on TV?)
140. During the period of the elections, do you use the internet in connection to the elections?
141. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Emails.
142. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Blogs.
143. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Talkbacks.
144. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Chats or discussion groups.
145. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Website of the party or candidates that you support.
146. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Websites of other parties or candidates.
147. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Video websites like YouTube.
148. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? News website like Walla or Ynet.
149. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Social networking sites like Facebook.
150. Did you participate in the Election Compass on Ynet?
151. Are you a member, a supporter, or an activist of a party?
152. Are you planning on voting in the elections to Knesset?
153. It seems that in the coming elections fewer people will vote than in the past. In your opinion, what is the main reason for this?
154. If the elections for the Knesset were held today, for which list would you vote?
155. And what about your spouse – if you have one – how, to the best of your knowledge, will he/she vote?
156. If there were two ballots in these elections, one for the prime minister and one for the Knesset: Whom would you vote for the prime minister post?
157. And for the Knesset?
158. In your opinion, what are the chances that Tzipi Livni will be prime minister after the elections? Rate you answer on a scale of 100, with 0 being no chance and 100 being a certainty that Livni will be prime minister.
159. In your opinion, what are the chances that Binyamin Netanyahu will be prime minister after the elections? Rate you answer on a scale of 100, with 0 being no chance and 100 being a certainty that Netanyahu will be prime minister.
160. In your opinion, what are the chances that Ehud Barak will be prime minister after the elections? Rate you answer on a scale of 100, with 0 being no chance and 100 being a certainty that Barak will be prime minister.
161. To what extent do you personally care about who will be the prime minister after the election?
162. Which list did you vote for in the last Knesset elections in 2006?
163. Did you participate in the municipal elections that were held in November 2008?
164. Which of the following terms best defines your identity?
165. And the second?
166. The third?
167. The fourth?
168. Which of the following terms best defines your identity?
169. And the second?
170. The third?
171. The fourth?
172. To the best of your knowledge, what is the minimum threshold for representation in elections to the Knesset?
173. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of the overall government budget currently goes to the security budget?
174. To the best of your knowledge, who is the current Knesset chairperson?
175. To what extent do you observe the religious tradition?
176. (not for Arabs): Where were you born?
Country of birth (6 categories)
177. (not for Arabs): For interviewees who were not born in Israel: In which year did you immigrate to Israel?
178. (not for Arabs): Interviewer: If interviewee came from the Former USSR from 1989 and on, circle: 1. Immigrant from the USSR
179. (not for Arabs): Where was your father born?
Country of birth of father (6 categories)
Origin by father (11 categories)
180. (not for Arabs): Where was your mother born?
Country of birth of mother (6 categories)
Origin by mother (11 categories)
181. How many years did you study? (Including elementary school)
182. (For those who completed 12 or more years): Do you have an academic degree?
183. Describe in detail your profession or your main job.
184. The average monthly expenditure for a family in Israel is about 11,000 NIS. Considering the expenditures of your family, do you spend:
185. Are you worried that you will lose your job or your source of income?
186. How many rooms do you have in your house?
187. How many people are living in the house? (including soldiers)
188. To which social class do you belong?
189. What is your religion?
190. (not for Arabs): How would you define yourself?
191. What was the last schooling institution that you attended?
192. (not for Arabs): Thank you very much. Your interview was especially interesting. In principle, would you be willing for us to contact you in the next week or two, to set up another short face-to-face interview? (Write down name and telephone number)
193. place of residence:
194. Language of the interview
195. Sector
196. Date of interview: Day
197. Date of interview: Month
198. Area code
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1. Did you vote in the last election to Knesset?
2. For those who did not vote: Why didn’t you vote?
3. Which list did you vote for in the last elections to Knesset?
4. And what about your spouse – if you have one – how, to the best of your knowledge, did he/she vote?
5. Of the possible coalitions, which coalition do you most prefer?
6. In general, are you pleased or not pleased with the results of the elections?
7. When did you make your final decision to vote for _______ _ _ ___?
8. How many times did you watch the election campaign broadcasts of the parties on TV?
9. Did any party or group contact you during the course of the election campaign in an attempt to influence the way you would vote?
10. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections indicate that the people wants the Right.
11. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections were about who is best fitting to lead Israel in this period.
12. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections indicate that the people want honest candidates.
13. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections were mainly about Palestinian state and the Golan heights.
14. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections were mainly about which economic plan will get the country out of the woods.
15. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections were mainly about how to cope with security threats (Iran, Hamas).
16. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections indicate that Kadima is not a temporary phenomenon.
17. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections were mainly about Jewish-Arab relations in Israel and the connection between citizenship and loyalty.
18. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections indicate that the public thinks a woman is suitable to be a prime minister.
19. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The election show that we must change the electoral system so that it will lead to a stable government for 4 years.
20. All in all, in your opinion what were the elections mainly about? Was it:
21. In your opinion, is the party “Israel Beiteinu” first and foremost a party representing the immigrants from the former Soviet Union or is it not that kind of party?
22. Language of the interview
23. Date of post-election interview