1. Version
1 = 1. Version A (Green+Blue)
2 = 2. Version B (Green+Red)
3 = 888
4 = 999

For those who did not answer: 3. What age group do you belong to?
1 = 1. 18-22
2 = 2. 23-29
3 = 3. 30-39
4 = 4. 40-49
5 = 5. 50-59
6 = 6. 60-69
7 = 7. 70-79
8 = 8. 80 and over
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

4. Sex
1 = 1. Male
2 = 2. Female
3 = 888
4 = 999

136. What is your highest level of education:
1 = 1. Elementary school or less
2 = 2. Partial high school
3 = 3. Complete high school - without matriculation diploma
4 = 4. Complete high school with matriculation diploma
5 = 5. Post high school, non-academic (teacher’s seminar, nursing school, engi
6 = 6. Partial academic degree
7 = 7. Full academic degree – BA
8 = 8. Full academic degree - MA or higher
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

5. Are you an Israeli citizen?
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No
3 = 888
4 = 999

6. In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation?
1 = 1. Very good
2 = 2. Good
3 = 3. So so
4 = 4. Not good
5 = 5. Bad
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

7. What do you think about the way the government is handling the problems that
1 = 1. Handling them in a very good way
2 = 2. Handling them in a good way
3 = 3. Handling them in a bad way
4 = 4. Handling them very badly
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

9. In your opinion, in the past 4 years, has the economic situation of Israel im
1 = 1. Has improved a lot
2 = 2. Has improved a little
3 = 3. Has not changed
4 = 4. Has deteriorated a little
5 = 5. Has deteriorated a lot
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

12. In your opinion, is it possible to reach a peace agreement with the Palesti
1 = 1. Definitely possible
2 = 2. Believe it is
3 = 3. Believe it is not
4 = 4. Definitely not possible
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

13. What do you think Israel should focus on in order to prevent war with its n
1 = 1. Concentrate on peace talks
2 = 2. Increase military strength
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

14. To what extent are you worried or not worried that you or one of your famil
1 = 1. Very worried
2 = 2. Worried
3 = 3. Not worried
4 = 4. Not at all worried
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

15. When thinking about possible directions for the development of the state of
1 = 1. A Jewish majority
2 = 2. Greater Israel
3 = 3. A Democratic state (equal political rights to all)
4 = 4. A state of peace (low probability of war)
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

19. In your opinion, should Israel agree or not agree to the establishment of a
1 = 1. Definitely should agree
2 = 2. Believe that should agree
3 = 3. Believe that should not agree
4 = 4. Definitely should not agree
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

20. About the structure of economic life in the country, which do you support m
1 = 1. Definitely a capitalist approach
2 = 2. More capitalist than socialist
3 = 3. More socialist than capitalist
4 = 4. Definitely a socialist approach
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

21. In your opinion, should the government of Israel see to it that public life
1 = 1. The government should definitely see to it
2 = 2. The government should perhaps see to it
3 = 3. I don’t think the government should see to it
4 = 4. The government should definitely not see to it
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

22. Recently, it has been argued that the investigations of the Prime Minister a
1 = 1. Investigations of the prime minister are a part of a “witch hunt” against
2 = 2. The media, judicial system, and police are acting as required
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

23. People with a high income should pay more taxes than they currently pay.
1 = 1. Strongly Disagree
2 = 2. Disagree
3 = 3. Agree
4 = 4. Strongly agree
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

26. There are those who argue that a Palestinian state alongside the state of Is
1 = 1. A Palestinian state alongside the state of Israel is the best solution
2 = 2. One state between the sea and the Jordan river is the best solution
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

31. Is there, in Israel, a political party and/or politician that represent your
1 = 1. Definitely there is not
2 = 2. I don't believe so
3 = 3. I believe so
4 = 4. Definitely there is
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

43. Think about your vote for a certain political party in the election. Which o
1 = 1. That the party represents your positions on issues that are important to you
2 = 2. That the party has individuals with similar characteristics and background to
3 = 3. That the party gives you a sense of belonging and pride in your identity
4 = 4. That the party uses the authority you gave it in a responsible manner
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

44. And regarding the Knesset, of the following, which is most important to you?
1 = 1. That the laws of the Knesset represent your positions on issues that are impo
2 = 2. That there is representation for people with characteristics and background l
3 = 3. That the Knesset gives you a sense of belonging and pride in your identity
4 = 4. That the Knesset uses the authority we gave it responsibly, for the public
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

45. To what extent do you tend to discuss political issues with your friends and
1 = 1. To a great extent
2 = 2. To a certain extent
3 = 3. To a small extent
4 = 4. Not at all
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

47. Who in your opinion will deal best with Israel's economic and social proble
1 = 1. The Kahol-Lavan team
2 = 2. The Likud team
3 = 3. Both equally
4 = 4. Neither one
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

49A. Likud
0 = 0. rejection/ hatred
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10. support / sympathy
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

50. rightists (“Yemanim”)?
0 = 0. rejection/ hatred
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10. support / sympathy
95 = 95. Cannot generalize
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

53. What political tendency do you identify with?
1 = 1. Left
2 = 2. Moderate left
3 = 3. Center
4 = 4. Moderate right
5 = 5. Right
6 = 6. (do not read) religious
7 = 7. (do not read) do not identify with any
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

54. How important to you is your identification as a [leftist / rightist / centr
1 = 1. Not important at all
2 = 2. Not so important
3 = 3. Quite important
4 = 4. Very important
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

55. When someone criticizes [rightists /leftists /centrists] it feels like a per
1 = 1. Strongly Disagree
2 = 2. Disagree
3 = 3. Agree
4 = 4. Strongly Agree
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

58. Social-economic policy
1 = 1. Almost no differences
2 = 2. Small differences
3 = 3. Certain differences
4 = 4. Great differences
5 = 5. Very great differences
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

63. There are different factors that influence people's decision to vote for a s
1 = 1. Identification with the party
2 = 2. The party leader
3 = 3. The party's nominees for Knesset
4 = 4. The party's position on certain issues
5 = 5. Whether the party is in power or in the opposition
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

64. Social-economic policy
1 = 1. Will not influence at all
2 = 2. Will have little influence
3 = 3. Will somewhat influence
4 = 4. Will greatly influence
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

70. Leadership ability:
1 = 1. Benny Gantz
2 = 2. Benjamin Netanyahu
3 = 3. Both
4 = 4. Neither
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

73. To the best of your knowledge, what is the threshold of representation in th
1 = 1. Correct response
2 = 2. Incorrect response
3 = 3. Don't Know
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

75. To which party do you feel closest?
1 = 1. Likud
2 = 2. Kahol Lavan (Blue & White)
3 = 3. HaAvoda (Labor)
4 = 4. HaYamin HaHadash (The New Right)
5 = 5. The Union of Right-wing Parties
6 = 6. Meretz
7 = 7. Yahaduth HaTorah (Agudath Israel + Degel HaTorah)
8 = 8. Shas
9 = 9. Israel Beyteinu
10 = 10. Kulanu
11 = 11. Hadash-Ta’al
12 = 12. Ra’am-Balad
13 = 13. Yachad (Eli Yishay)
14 = 14. Zehut (Moshe Feiglin)
15 = 15. Gesher (Orly Levy-Abekasis)
20 = 20. Yesh Atid
21 = 21. HaBayit HaYehudi
22 = 22. HaIchud HaLeumi
23 = 23. Otzma Yehudit
24 = 24. Agudat Israel
25 = 25. Degel HaTorah
26 = 26. Hadash (Ayman Odeh)
27 = 27. Ta’al (Achmed Tibi)
28 = 28. Ra’am (Mansour Abbas)
29 = 29. Balad (Mtanes Shehadeh)
30 = 30. Other (specify)
96 = 96. Do not read: don't feel close to any party
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

76. To what extent is your identity as a supporter of [party mentioned by interv
1 = 1. Not at all important
2 = 2. Not so important
3 = 3. Quite important
4 = 4. very important
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

90. Of the following, what do you think is the biggest threat to the Israeli pol
1 = 1. Corruption
2 = 2. Politicians who don’t keep election promises
3 = 3. Interferences in the elections such that the results don’t reflect the vote
4 = 4. The electoral system that distorts voters’ will
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

91. If you could pick one politician to represent you in the Knesset, which of t
1 = 1. That he has the same level of education as you
2 = 2. That he/she be a man/woman like you
3 = 3. That they keep, or don’t keep, religious tradition to the same degree you d
4 = 4. That he belongs to the same ethnic group as you
5 = 5. That he comes from a similar economic class as you
6 = 6. That he is Jewish [for Jews] /Arab [for Arabs]
7 = 7. None of the above are important to me
8 = 8. Do not read: Other
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

92. Do you use social media such as Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tele
1 = 1. No
2 = 2. Yes
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

93. News websites or newspapers
1 = 1. Not at all
2 = 2. Rarely
3 = 3. Sometimes
4 = 4. Frequently
5 = 5. Constantly
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

97. In the last week, how many times did content from politicians and political
1 = 1. Never
2 = 2. Once a week
3 = 3. Two-three times a week
4 = 4. Almost daily
5 = 5. Several times per day
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

104 If the Knesset elections were to take place today, which party list would yo
1 = 1. Likud (Benjamin Netanyahu)
2 = 2. Kahol Lavan (Blue & White – Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid)
3 = 3. Labor (Avi Gabbay)
4 = 4. HaYamin HaHadash (The New Right – Bennett and Shaked)
5 = 5. The Union of Right-wing Parties
6 = 6. Meretz
7 = 7. Yahaduth HaTorah (Agudath Israel + Degel HaTorah)
8 = 8. Shas
9 = 9. Israel Beyteinu (Avigdor Lieberman)
10 = 10. Kulanu (Moshe Kahlon)
11 = 11. Hadash-Ta’al
12 = 12. Ra’am-Balad
13 = 13. Yachad (Eli Yishay)
14 = 14. Zehut (Moshe Feiglin)
15 = 15. Gesher (Orly Levy-Abekasis)
16 = 16. Achi Yisraeli (Adina Bar-Shalom)
17 = 17. Magen (Gal Hirsch)
18 = 18. BeYachad (Yom Tov Samia)
30 = 30. Other (specify)
94 = 94. Don’t plan on voting
96 = 96. Blank ballot
97 = 97. Undecided
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

105. In these elections, the electoral threshold is such that only a party that
1 = 1. No, it will not change my vote
2 = 2. Yes, it will make me change my vote and vote for another party that will pass
3 = 3. Yes, this will make me not go to vote in the April 9th elections
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

105A: which party
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

106. In your opinion, after the elections, the government will be based on:
1 = 1. A coalition led by the Likud with right-wing parties
2 = 2. A coalition led by the Likud with parties from both sides of the political sp
3 = 3. A coalition led by Kahol-Lavan with center-left parties
4 = 4. A coalition led by Kahol-Lavan with parties from both sides of the political
5 = 5. A coalition of the Likud and Kahol-Lavan
6 = 6. Do not read: other
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

108. Which of the following lists did you vote for in the 2015 Knesset elections
1 = 1. Likud headed by Benjamin Netanyahu
2 = 2. The Zionist Union headed by Yitzhak Herzog and Tzippi Livni
3 = 3. Kulanu headed by Moshe Kahlon
4 = 4. Yesh Atid headed by Yair Lapid
5 = 5. HaBayit HaYehudi headed by Naftali Benet
6 = 6. Israel Beiteinu headed by Avigdor Liberman
7 = 7. Yahaduth HaTorah (Agudath Israel + Degel HaTorah)
8 = 8. Shas
9 = 9. Meretz
10 = 10. Yachad and Otzma le Yisrael headed by Eli Yishay
11 = 11. The Joint List
12 = 12. The Hope For Change
13 = 13. The Arab List
14 = 14. U'Bizchutan
15 = 15. The Greens
16 = 16. Green Leaf
17 = 17. Economics Party headed by the Goldstein Brothers
18 = 18. The Pirates
19 = 19. We Are All Friends Na Nach
20 = 20. Or
21 = 21. Social Leadership – Manhigut Hevratit
22 = 22. The People's Team – Nivheret Ha'am
23 = 23. Protecting Our Children – from pornography
24 = 24. Supporters of the Democratura
25 = 25. Rent With Dignity
26 = 26. Perach VaNetz
30 = 30. Other (specify)
94 = 94. Didn’t vote despite being eligible
95 = 95. Didn’t vote because I wasn’t eligible
96 = 96. Blank ballot
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

109. In general, to what extent do you feel there is a political party or politi
1 = 1. To a great degree
2 = 2. To a certain degree
3 = 3. To a small degree
4 = 4. Not at all
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

111. There is much talk about left and right in politics. Where would you rank
1 = 1. Right
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7. Left
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

112. To the best of your knowledge, who is the current Speaker of the Knesset?
1 = 1. Correct answer: Yuli Edelstein
2 = 2. Wrong answer
3 = 3. I do not know
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

113. To the best of your knowledge, with which state did Israel recently renew d
1 = 1. Don’t know
2 = 2. Brazil
3 = 3. Saudi Arabia
4 = 4. North Korea
5 = 5. Chad
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

114. How important is it for you to live in a country that is governed democrati
1 = 1. Not at all important
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10. Absolutely important
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

115. How democratically is Israel being governed today?
1 = 1. Not at all democratic
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10. Completely democratic
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

116. How satisfied are you with how the political system is functioning in Israe
1 = 1. Not satisfied at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10. Completely satisfied
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

117. How important to you is your identity as an Israeli?
1 = 1. Not at all important
2 = 2. Not so important
3 = 3. Quite important
4 = 4. Very important
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

125. The government
1 = 1. No trust at all
2 = 2. Little trust
3 = 3. High trust
4 = 4. Very high trust
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

129. What is your family status?
1 = 1. Married
2 = 2. Living with a regular partner
3 = 3. Divorced
4 = 4. Separated (living separately)
5 = 5. Widowed
6 = 6. Single, never married
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

130. To what extent do you observe religious tradition?
1 = 1. Not at all
2 = 2. A little
3 = 3. A lot
4 = 4. I observe them completely
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

131. Where were you born?
1 = 1. Israel
2 = 2. Asia or Africa
3 = 3. Europe or America
4 = 4. Former USSR
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

134. If you were not born in Israel, when did you immigrate to Israel?
9999 = no answer

135. How would you define yourself?
1 = 1. Ashkenazi
2 = 2. Sephardic
3 = 3. Mizrachi
4 = 4. Other?
5 = 5. Mixed
6 = 6. None of the above, do not define myself by ethnic origin
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

137. Did you attend high school or post high school studies in any religious fr
1 = 1. Has not studied in a religious framework
2 = 2. Studied in a religious framework
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

139. The average monthly household expenditure in Israel is approximately 15,000
1 = 1. Much below average
2 = 2. Somewhat below average
3 = 3. About average
4 = 4. Somewhat above average
5 = 5. Much above average
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

140. How many rooms do you have in your home?
99 = no answer

142. What social class do you belong to?
1 = 1. Upper class
2 = 2. Upper middle class
3 = 3. Middle class
4 = 4. Lower class
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

143. What is your religion?
1 = 1. Jewish
2 = 2. Muslim
5 = 5. Other
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

144. In terms of religion how do you define yourself?
1 = 1. Very religious, Haredi
2 = 2. Religious
3 = 3. Traditional religious
4 = 4. Traditional, not so religious
5 = 5. Non-religious, secular
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

148. Interview language
1 = 1. Hebrew
2 = 2. Arabic
3 = 888
4 = 999

149. Sector
1 = 1. Jewish
2 = 2. Arab
3 = 888
4 = 999

1 = midgam 1
2 = midgam 2
3 = midgam 3
4 = midgam 4

0 = no
1 = yes

1. Did you vote in the last elections?
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No
3 = 3. White ballot
4 = 888
5 = 999

2. What party did you vote for in the last elections?
1 = 1. Likud (Benjamin Netanyahu)
2 = 2. Blue and White “Kahol Lavan” (Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid)
3 = 3. Labor “HaAvoda” (Avi Gabbay)
4 = 4. The New Right “HaYamin HaHadash” (Bennet and Shaked)
5 = 5. Union of Right Wing Parties (HaBayit HaYehudi, HaIchud HaLeumi, Otzma Yehudit
6 = 6. Meretz
7 = 7. Yahaduth HaTorah (Agudath Israel + Degel HaTorah)
8 = 8. Shas
9 = 9. Yisrael Beitenu (Avigdor Liberman)
10 = 10. Kulanu (Moshe Kahlon)
11 = 11. Hadash-Ta’al
12 = 12. Ra’am-Balad
13 = 13. Yachad (Eli Yishai)
14 = 14. Zehut (Moshe Feiglin)
15 = 15. Gesher (Orli Levi-Abukasis)
16 = Achi Israeli (Adina Bar Shalom)
17 = 17. Magen (Gal Hirsch)
18 = 18. Beyachad (Yom Tov Sima)
30 = 30. Other (specify)
94 = 94. Didn’t vote
96 = 96. Blank ballot
98 = 98. Doesn’t know
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 888
101 = 999

3. When did you make your final decision [to vote for the party he/she voted for
1 = 1. On the elections day itself
2 = 2. 2-3 days before the elections
3 = 3. About a week before the elections
4 = 4. About a month before the elections
5 = 5. A few months before the elections
6 = 6. I knew all along who I would vote for
8 = 8. Don’t read aloud: don’t know
9 = 9. Don’t read aloud: No answer/Refuses
10 = 888
11 = 999

4. To what extent, on Election Day, was it important to you personally that the
1 = 1. Not at all important
2 = 2. Slightly important
3 = 3. Somewhat important
4 = 4. Quite important
5 = 5. Very important
8 = 8. Don’t read aloud: doesn’t know
9 = 9. Don’t read aloud: No answer/refuses to answer
10 = 888
11 = 999

5. To what extent were the surveys released a few days before the elections a fa
1 = 1. Not at all a factor
2 = 2. A small factor
3 = 3. Somewhat a factor
4 = 4. Quite a factor
5 = 5. Very much a factor
8 = 8. Don’t read aloud: doesn’t know
9 = 9. Don’t read aloud: No answer/refuses to answer
10 = 888
11 = 999

6A. The elections were a referendum on Netanyahu as Prime Minister.
1 = 1. Completely Disagree
2 = 2. Disagree
3 = 3. Not sure
4 = 4. Agree
5 = 5. Completely Agree
8 = 8. doesn’t know
9 = 9. No answer/refuses to answer
10 = 888
11 = 999

7. All in all, in your opinion what were the elections about?
1 = 1. about the conflict with the Palestinians
2 = 2. about the future of democracy in Israel
3 = 3. about security threats and how to handle them
4 = 4. about the social and economic issues
5 = 5. about Netanyahu: whether or not he can be trusted
8 = 8. Don’t know
9 = 9. No answer/Refuses to answer
10 = 888
11 = 999

9. And now given the election results - which coalition would you prefer?
1 = 1. Likud led coalition with the religious, orthodox, and secular right-wing par
2 = 2. A unity government of the Likud and Blue and White (“Kahol-Lavan”)
3 = 3. a different coalition. Which
4 = 4. neither one
8 = 8. don’t know
9 = 9. no answer/refuses to answer

110. To what extent do you feel the Israeli political system represents you?
1 = 1. To a great extent
2 = 2. To a certain extent
3 = 3. To a small extent
4 = 4. Not at all
8 = 8. doesn’t know
9 = 9. No answer/refuses to answer
10 = 888
11 = 999

10. To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the state of democracy
1 = 1. Not at all satisfied
2 = 2. Not satisfied
3 = 3. Satisfied
4 = 4. Very satisfied
8 = 8. doesn’t know
9 = 9. No answer/refuses to answer
10 = 888
11 = 999

11. To wat extent are you proud to be Israeli?
1 = 4. Not at all proud
2 = 2. Not proud
3 = 3. Proud
4 = 4. Very proud
8 = 8. doesn’t know
9 = 9. No answer/refuses to answer
10 = 888
11 = 999

12A. When you think about the history of the State of Israel and of the people o
1009 = ברכת שהחיינו של הרב מימון בהכרזת מגילת העצמ
1014 = ההתיישבות החרדית שהיתה לפני ההתיישבות הציו
1048 = ‘חזרת היהודים לציון עוד לפני הקמת המדינה’
1068 = ‘מישהו מחול הגיע לכאן לנסות לעשות הסכם שלום
1104 = ‘שינוי השלטון משמאל לימין לאחר מלחמת יום הכ

12B. When you think about the history of the state of Israel and the Arab-Israel
1033 = ‘המלחמות נגד הערבים במדינה מאז הקמתה ב-1948’
1034 = ‘ישראל חדשה ואין למדינה הזו היסטוריה משמעו
1038 = ‘יותר סטודנטים ערבים במוסדות ההשכלה גבוהה
1044 = ‘מה קרה עם ערבי 1984 והקמת מדינת ישראל ב 48’
1064 = ‘שהערבים הצליחו להסיר את השערים בירושלים’

13A. When you think about the future of the state of Israel and the people of Is
1023 = ‘לא רוצה לראות את השכנים של מדינת ישראל’
1049 = ‘הגעה להבנה דו צדדית בינינו לבין הערבים’
1078 = ‘הסכם שלום כלל איזורי קבוע בין ישראל לפלסטי
1108 = ‘חתימת הסכם שלום בתנאים מצויינים לישראל’
1114 = ‘יותר הבנה של המגזרים השונים אחד לגבי השני
1120 = ‘ירושלים צריכה להיות המרכז של כל השגרירויו
1122 = ‘ישראל יותר עצמאית ולא תלויה בכספי זרים’
1127 = ‘כל עוד העם והמדינה יתרחקו מהטראומות שהצטב
1128 = ‘מעצמה כלכלית שתגיע ותשפיע גם על האזרח הקטן
1140 = ‘להבין שכולנו יהודים עדיין צריך לחיות יחד’
1141 = ‘להגיע להסכם עם הסביבה מבלי לאבד את שטחי הב
1146 = ‘הכרה של מנהיגי מדינות ערב במדינת ישראל’
1161 = ‘מדינה שיש בה אחריות והגינות כלפי האזרח’
1162 = ‘מדינה שתיתן לכל אזרח לחיות בגאון בהשקפה של
1218 = ‘מאמין בשינוי של פייגלין בחינוך ובכלכלה’
1231 = ‘קבלה של עמים אחרים שרוצים לעבוד כאן בכבוד
1243 = ‘רוצה שהערבים יחיו כמו שהיהודים חיו בארצות
1245 = ‘ריבונות ישראלית חזקה יותר בכל שטחי מדינת י
1246 = ‘ריבונות מלאה של מדינת ישראל על הר הבית’
1259 = ‘שהיינו בוחרים להיות באירופה ולא במזרח התי
1261 = ‘שהמדינה תאפשר קיום מכובד לציבור יהודי לאו
1263 = ‘שהמדינה תחזור להיות מדינה סוציאל-דמוקרטית
1268 = ‘שהמורים ירוויחו שכר שאפשר לסגור איתו את הח
1275 = ‘שהעם יבחר בחוכמה, שלא ילך ימינה שיהיה מרכז
1279 = ‘שהפערים יצטמצו מבחינת הכנסה ושוויון הזדמנ
1284 = ‘שיאפשרו לכל הגוונים לעשות אירועים איך שכל
1318 = ‘שישוחררו בחורי הישיבות לגמרי משירות צבאי
1326 = ‘שהעם מאמין שהוא צריך לדאוג אחד לשני לביטחו
1333 = ‘שלא יתקבלו גיורים פיקטיביים של לא יהודים’
1393 = ‘דמוקרטיה תתאזן שלא יהיה אחד בשלטון המון שנ

13B. When you think about the future of the state of Israel and the Arab-Israeli
1010 = ‘שהישראלים ידברו עם הפלסטינים ויפתרו את ‘
1016 = ‘זכויות לערבים’ 1017 ‘חוק השיבה לערבים הפלס
1023 = ‘כולם יד אחת ללא הפרדה בין היהודים לערבים’
1050 = ‘שאהיה אזרח בעל אותם זכויות כמו עולה רוסי ח
1067 = ‘שלום בין יהודים ופלסטינים עם שתי מדינות’

14B. Who, in your opinion, is the most influential figure in the history of the
1001 = ‘אהוד ברק’
1002 = ‘אחמד טיבי’
1003 = ‘איברהים נימר חוסיין’
1004 = ‘איוב קרא’
1005 = ‘איימן עודה’
1006 = ‘אין אף אחד’
1007 = ‘אין תשובה’
1008 = ‘אמיל תומא’
1009 = ‘אריאל שרון’
1010 = ‘ביבי נתניהו ‘
1011 = ‘ביל קלינטון’
1012 = ‘בירס’
1013 = ‘גבר מועדי’
1014 = ‘גמאל עבד אלנאצר’
1015 = ‘דוד בן גוריון’
1016 = ‘חאג אמין אל חוסייני’
1017 = ‘יאסר ערפאת’
1018 = ‘יצחק הרצוג’
1019 = ‘יצחק רבין’
1020 = ‘לא זוכר’
1021 = ‘לא יודע’
1022 = ‘מאיר כהנא’
1023 = ‘מחמוד דרוויש’
1024 = ‘מנחם בגין’
1025 = ‘מסרב’
1026 = ‘רובי רבלין’
1027 = ‘סיף אלדין זועבי’
1028 = ‘צלאח א- דין’
1029 = ‘עבדאללה נימר דרוויש’
1030 = ‘עזמי בשארה’
1031 = ‘ציפי ליבני’
1032 = ‘ראאד סלאח’
1033 = ‘שולמית אלוני’
1034 = ‘שמעון פרס’
1035 = ‘תאופיק זיאד’
1036 = ‘תופיק טובי’

1 = 1. דתי מאוד, חרדי
2 = 2. דתי
3 = 3. מסורתי דתי
4 = 4. מסורתי לא כל כך דתי
5 = 5. לא דתי, חילוני

1. Version
1 = 1. Version A (Green+Blue)
2 = 2. Version B (Green+Red)

C301. That the Knesset decided to dissolve itself and hold new elections
1 = 1. Definitely Improper
2 = 2. Improper
3 = 3. So-So
4 = 4. Proper
5 = 5. Definitely Proper
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C306. Anger
1 = 1. Not at all
2 = 2. Slightly
3 = 3. Somewhat
4 = 4. Quite
5 = 5. Very much
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C104. If the Knesset elections were held today, which party list would you vote
1 = 1. Likud (Binyamin Netanyahu)
2 = 2. Kahol-Lavan (Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid)
3 = 3. HaAvoda-Gesher (Amir Peretz, Orli Levi-Abukasis)
5 = 5. Yamina/HaYamin HaMeuchad (HaBayit HaYehudi + HaIchud HaLeumi , HaYamin HaHada
6 = 6. Hamachane Hademocrati (Democratic Union) (Meretz: Nitzan Horowitz, Stav Shafi
7 = 7. Yahadut HaTorah (United Torah Judaism) (Agudat Israel Degel HaTorah)
8 = 8. Shas
9 = 9. Yisrael Beitenu (Avigdor Lieberman)
11 = 11. HaReshima HaMeshutefet (Joint List) (Hadash-Ta’al-Ra’am-Balad)
12 = 12. Tzedek
16 = 16. Bible Bloc (HaGush HaTanachi)
18 = 18. Otzma Calcalit
19 = 19. Otzma Yehudit
21 = 21. Right-wing Party
22 = 22. Center Party
30 = Other (specify)
94 = 94. Doesn’t intend to vote
96 = 96. Blank Ballot
97 = 97. Undecided/debating
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C19. In your opinion, should Israel agree, or not agree, to the establishment of
1 = 1. Definitely should agree
2 = 2. Believe that should agree
3 = 3. Believe that should not agree
4 = 4. Definitely should not agree
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C20. About the structure of economic life in the country, which do you support m
1 = 1. Definitely a capitalist approach
2 = 2. More capitalist than socialist
3 = 3. More socialist than capitalist
4 = 4. Definitely a socialist approach
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C21. In your opinion, should the government of Israel see to it that public life
1 = 1. The government should definitely see to it
2 = 2. The government should perhaps see to it
3 = 3. I don’t think the government should see to it
4 = 4. The government should definitely not see to it
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C25. Political leader, who does his/her job successfully, should be allowed to c
1 = 1. Strongly Disagree
2 = 2. Disagree
3 = 3. Agree
4 = 4. Strongly Agree
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C31. Is there a party and/or politician in Israel that represent your views?
1 = 1. Definitely not
2 = 2. I don’t’ believe so
3 = 3. I believe so
4 = 4. Yes, definitely
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C43. Now think about your vote for a certain party in the election. Which of the
1 = 1. That the party represents your positions on issues that are important to you
2 = 2. That the party has individuals with similar characteristics and background to
3 = 3. That the party gives you a sense of belonging and pride in your identity
4 = 4. That the party uses the authority you gave it responsibly
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C44. And regarding the Knesset, which of the following is most important to you?
1 = 1. That the laws of the Knesset represent your positions on issues that are impo
2 = 2. That there is representation of people with characteristics and background li
3 = 3. That the Knesset gives you a sense of belonging and pride in your identity
4 = 4. That the Knesset uses the authority we gave it responsibly for the public
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C49_A Likud
0 = 0. rejection/ hatred
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10. support / sympathy
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C90. Of the following, what do you think is the biggest threat to the political
1 = 1. Corruption
2 = 2. Politicians who don’t keep election promises
3 = 3. Interferences in the elections such that the results don’t reflect the vote
4 = 4. The electoral system that distorts the voters’ will
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C106. In your opinion, will the government after the election be based on:
1 = 1. A coalition led by Likud with right-wing parties
2 = 2. A coalition led by Likud with parties from both sides of the political spectr
3 = 3. A coalition led by Kahol-Lavan with center and left parties
4 = 4. A coalition led by Kahol-Lavan with parties from both sides of the political
5 = 5. A coalition of the Likud and Kahol-Lavan
6 = 6. Do not read: Other
30 = 30. There will be no coalition and will be another election
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C107. And which of the following governments would you prefer?
1 = 1. A coalition led by Likud with right-wing parties
2 = 2. A coalition led by Likud with parties from both sides of the political spectr
3 = 3. A coalition led by Kahol-Lavan with center and left parties
4 = 4. A coalition led by Kahol-Lavan with parties from both sides of the political
5 = 5. A coalition of the Likud and Kahol-Lavan
6 = 6. Do not read: Other
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C125. The Government
1 = 1. No trust at all
2 = 2. Little trust
3 = 3. High trust
4 = 4. Very high trust
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C97. In the last week, how many times did content from politicians and political
1 = 1. Never
2 = 2. Once a week
3 = 3. Two or three times a week
4 = 4. Nearly every day
5 = 5. Several times a day
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

C310. Thank you for your time. We would very much like to talk to you again, aft
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No
3 = 3. Don't Know
4 = 888
5 = 999

D1. Did you vote in the last Knesset election?
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No
3 = 3. Blank ballot

D2. Which list did you vote for in the last Knesset election?
1 = 1. Likud (Binyamin Netanyahu)
2 = 2. Kahol-Lavan (Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid)
3 = 3. HaAvoda-Gesher (Amir Peretz, Orli Levi-Abukasis)
5 = 5. Yamina/HaYamin HaMeuchad (HaBayit HaYehudi + HaIchud HaLeumi , HaYamin HaHada
6 = 6. Hamachane Hademocrati (Democratic Union) (Meretz: Nitzan Horowitz, Stav Shafi
7 = 7. Yahadut HaTorah (United Torah Judaism) (Agudat Israel Degel HaTorah)
8 = 8. Shas
9 = 9. Yisrael Beitenu (Avigdor Lieberman)
11 = 11. HaReshima HaMeshutefet (Joint List) (Hadash-Ta’al-Ra’am-Balad)
12 = 12. Tzedek
16 = 16. Bible Bloc (HaGush HaTanachi)
18 = 18. Otzma Calcalit
19 = 19. Otzma Yehudit
21 = 21. Right-wing Party
22 = 22. Center Party
30 = Other (specify)
94 = 94. Didn't vote
96 = 96. Blank Ballot
97 = 97. Undecided/debating
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

D4. On election day, to what extent was it important to you personally that the
1 = 1. Not at all important
2 = 2. lightly important
3 = 3. Somewhat important
4 = 4. Quite important
5 = 5. Very important
8 = 8. Don’t know/no answer
9 = 9. Refuses to answer

D7. And when you think about the elections that just took place, what were they
1 = 1. About the conflict with the Palestinians
2 = 2. About the future of democracy in Israel
3 = 3. About security threats and how to handle them
4 = 4. About the socio-economic situation in Israel
5 = 5. About state-religion relations
6 = 6. About Netanyahu: Should he continue leading the country
8 = 8. Do not read: Don’t know
9 = 9. Do not read: No answer/refuses

D9. And now given the election results - which coalition would you prefer?
1 = 1. A coalition led by Likud with the ultra-Orthodox parties, religious parties,
2 = 2. A coalition led by Kahol-Lavan with the left-wing parties and other parties
3 = 3. A national unity government of Likud and Kahol-Lavan with Gantz and Netanyahu
4 = 4. A national unity government of Likud and Kahol-Lavan with Gantz and a Likud M
5 = 5. Do not read: A different coalition. Which:
6 = 6. Do not read: None of the above
8 = 8. Do not read: Don’t know
9 = 9. Do not read: No answer / refuses to answer

1 = To high school - without matriculation diploma
2 = Complete high school with matriculation diploma
3 = Post high school
4 = Academic degree