Do you agree to participate in the study?
1 = 1. Yes, I agree to participate in the study
2 = 2. No
3 = 3. 999

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+
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

1 = 1. Male
2 = 2. Female
3 = 3. Other
4 = 4. 888
5 = 5. 999

What is your highest level of education?
1 = 1. No formal education
2 = 2. Elementary school
3 = 3. Partial high school
4 = 4. Complete high school - without matriculation diploma
5 = 5. Complete high school - with matriculation diploma
6 = 6. Post high school, non-academic (e.g., engineering school)
7 = 7. Partial academic degree
8 = 8. Full academic degree - BA
9 = 9. Full academic degree - MA or higher
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

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

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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Israel is holding an election for the fourth time within less than two years. Fr
1 = 1. The electoral system in Israel
2 = 2. The personal interests of politicians, who try to maximize their personal good a
3 = 3. The difficulty to handle the COVID-19 crisis and its economic and social implica
4 = 4. 4Ideological differences between the parties in the coalition
5 = 5. Other
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Compared to your economic situation a year ago, namely before the outbreak of th
1 = 1. Improved a lot
2 = 2. Improved a little
3 = 3. Not changed
4 = 4. Deteriorated a little
5 = 5. Deteriorated a lot
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

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

What do you think about the way the government is handling the Covid-19 crisis?
1 = 1. Handling it in a very good way
2 = 2. Handling it in a good way
3 = 3. Handling it in a bad way
4 = 4. Handling it in a very bad way
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

In your opinion, should Israel agree or not agree to the establishment of a Pale
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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

About the structure of economic life in the country, which do you support more -
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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

In your opinion, should the government of Israel see to it that public life in t
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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

There are those who argue that a Palestinian state alongside The State of Israel
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. No answer / refuses to answer

The main aspiration of Arab citizens in Israel is to have full equality as citiz
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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Do you think Netanyahu can continue serving as prime minister while under trial?
1 = 1. He definitely can
2 = 2. He can
3 = 3. He can not
4 = 4. He definitely can not
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

There are claims that the indictments against the Prime Minister are part of a “
1 = 1. That the indictments against the prime minister are part of a “witch hunt” a
2 = 2. That these institutions are acting as required
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

To what extent do you tend to discuss political issues with your friends and fam
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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Have you participated in a demonstration in the past year?
1 = 1. Haven’t participated
2 = 2. Participated in one protest
3 = 3. Participated about 2-3 times
4 = 4. Participated approximately once a month
5 = 5. Participated once a week or more
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Who in your opinion will deal best with the COVID-19 crisis?
1 = 1. Netanyahu
2 = 2. Sa’ar
3 = 3. Lapid
4 = 4. Bennett
5 = 5. Both equally
6 = 6. Neither one
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

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

To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your
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 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

If the Knesset election were to take place today, which party list would you vot
1 = 1. Likud (Benjamin Netanyahu)
2 = 2. Kahol-Lavan (Benny Gantz)
3 = 3. Yesh Atid (Yair Lapid)
4 = 4. Tikva Hadasha (Gideon Sa’ar)
5 = 5. HaAvoda (Merav Michaeli)
6 = 6. Meretz (Nitzan Horowitz)
7 = 7. Yamina (Naftali Bennett)
8 = 8. Hatzionut Hadatit (Bezalel Smotrich & Itamar Ben-Gvir)
9 = 9. Yisrael Beitenu (Avigdor Lieberman)
10 = 10. Shas (Aryeh Deri)
11 = 11. Yahadut HaTorah (Agudat Israel Degel HaTorah) (Moshe Gafni)
12 = 12. HaReshima HaMeshutefet (Joint List) (Hadash-Ta’al-Balad) (Ayman Odeh)
13 = 13. Ra’am (Mansour Abbas)
14 = 14. HaMiflaga HaCalcalit (Yaron Zalicha)
15 = 15. Ma’an (Mohammad Darawshe)
30 = 30. Other (specify)
94 = 94. Doesn’t intend to vote
96 = 96. Blank Ballot
97 = 97. Undecided/debating
98 = 98. No response / Doesn’t know
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

In your opinion, after the election, will the government be based on:
1 = 1. A coalition of the Likud with right-wing and Haredi parties
2 = 2. A coalition of the Likud with right-wing without Haredi parties
3 = 3. A coalition of Tikva Hadasha, right-wing and Haredi parties
4 = 4. A coalition of Yesh Atid, Tikva Hadasha, Yamina, Yisrael Beitenu, Kahol-Lavan, H
5 = 5. A coalition of center, left and right parties, with support of the HaReshima HaM
6 = 6. A unity government of Likud and parties from the center-left block
7 = 7. No coalition will be formed and the Knesset will dissolve
8 = 8. Other
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

And which of the following governments would you prefer?
1 = 1. A coalition of the Likud with right-wing and Haredi parties
2 = 2. A coalition of the Likud with right-wing without Haredi parties
3 = 3. A coalition of Tikva Hadasha, right-wing and Haredi parties
4 = 4. A coalition of Yesh Atid, Tikva Hadasha, Yamina, Yisrael Beitenu, Kahol-Lavan, H
5 = 5. A coalition of center, left and right parties, with support of the HaReshima HaM
6 = 6. A unity government of Likud and parties from the center-left block
8 = 8. Other
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

What party list did you vote for in the last Knesset election, held a year ago,
1 = 1. Likud (Benjamin Netanyahu)
2 = 2. Kahol-Lavan (Benny Gantz)
3 = 3. HaAvoda-Gesher-Meretz (Amir Peretz)
5 = 5. Yamina (Naftali Bennett)
7 = 7. Yahadut HaTorah (Agudat Israel Degel HaTorah) (Yakov Litzman)
8 = 8. Shas (Aryeh Deri)
9 = 9. Yisrael Beitenu (Avigdor Lieberman)
11 = 11. HaReshima HaMeshutefet (Joint List) (Hadash-Ta’al-Ra’am-Balad) (Ayman Odeh)
19 = 19. Otzma Yehudit (Itamar Ben-Gvir)
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. No response / Doesn’t know
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

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

In the last week, how many times did you catch up on political information and n
1 = 1. Never
2 = 2. Once a week
3 = 3. Two-three times a week
4 = 4. Almost daily
5 = 5. More than once a day
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

In the last week, how many times did you read political information and news on
0 = 0. I don’t use social media platforms
1 = 1. Never
2 = 2. Once a week
3 = 3. Two-three times a week
4 = 4. Almost daily
5 = 5. More than once a day
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

In the last week, which of the following actions did you take on the internet?
0 = 0. I don’t use the internet at all
1 = 1. Followed a political party or a politician on social media or on websites
2 = 2. Wrote about the election or shared content on social media or a news website
3 = 3. Both followed and wrote
4 = 4. I use the internet but I haven’t done any of these actions
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

To the best of your knowledge, what is the threshold of representation in the Kn
1 = 1. Correct response: [3.25%; or any percentage between 3-4%; or 4 mandates; or the
2 = 2. Incorrect response
3 = 3. Don't know
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

To the best of your knowledge, who is the current President of the Supreme Court
1 = 1. Esther Hayut (correct answer)
2 = 2. Incorrect response
3 = 3. Don't know
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

To the best of your knowledge, which Ministry, other than the Ministry of Defens
1 = 1. Don’t know
2 = 2. Construction and Housing
3 = 3. Health
4 = 4. Education
5 = 5. Transportation
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Compared to other democracies, in your opinion, is the political system in Israe
1 = 1. Very stable
2 = 2. Stable
3 = 3. Like others
4 = 4. Unstable
5 = 5. Very unstable
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

And in your opinion, do governments in Israel survive a shorter, similar, or a l
1 = 1. A much longer period
2 = 2. A longer period
3 = 3. A similar period to governments in other democracies
4 = 4. A shorter period
5 = 5. A much shorter period
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

And compared to other democracies, in your opinion, are governments in Israel su
1 = 1. Very successful
2 = 2. Successful
3 = 3. Like others
4 = 4. Not successful
5 = 5. Not successful at all
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

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

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

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

Likud
0 = 0. 0 Left
1 = 1. 1
2 = 2. 2
3 = 3. 3
4 = 4. 4
5 = 5. 5
6 = 6. 6
7 = 7. 7
8 = 8. 8
9 = 9. 9
10 = 10. 10 Right
98 = 98. Don’t know
99 = 99. 888
100 = 100. 999

On a scale where 0 is rejection/hatred; 10 is support/sympathy; and 5 is in-betw
0 = 0. 0 rejection/ hatred
1 = 1. 1
2 = 2. 2
3 = 3. 3
4 = 4. 4
5 = 5. 5
6 = 6. 6
7 = 7. 7
8 = 8. 8
9 = 9. 9
10 = 10. 10 support/ sympathy
98 = 98. Don’t know/no answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Of the following four values, which is the most important to you?
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. 888
100 = 100. 999

In your opinion, is it possible to reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians
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. 888
100 = 100. 999

Where were you born?
1 = 1. Asia/Africa
2 = 2. Europe or America
3 = 3. Former USSR/FSU
4 = 4. Native born Israeli, Father- native born Israeli
5 = 5. Native born Israeli, Father - Asia/Africa
6 = 6. Native born Israeli, Father - Europe/America
7 = 7. Native born Israeli, Father – former USSR/FSU
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Did you attend high school or post high school studies in any religious framewor
1 = 1. Has not studied in a religious framework
2 = 2. Studied in a religious framework
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

What is your religion?
1 = 1. Jewish
2 = 2. Muslim
3 = 3. Christian
4 = 4. Druze
5 = 5. Other
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

The average monthly household expenditure in Israel is approximately 16,500 NIS.
1 = 1. Much below average
2 = 2. Somewhat below average
3 = 3. About average
4 = 4. Somewhat above average
5 = 5. Much above average
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

Thank you for your time. It will be very important to us to return to you after
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No
3 = 3. Don’t know
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

1 = 1. jews
2 = 2. arabs

1 = 1. hebrew
2 = 2. arabic

1 = 1. telephone survey - interview
2 = 2. internet - selfcompletion

(Agree) Do you agree to participate in the study?
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. 888
3 = 3. 999

Did you vote in the last Knesset election?
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No
3 = 3. Blank ballot
98 = 98. Don’t know
99 = 99. No answer / refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

What party list did you vote for in the last Knesset election?
1 = 1. Likud (Benjamin Netanyahu)
2 = 2. Kahol-Lavan (Benny Gantz)
3 = 3. Yesh Atid (Yair Lapid)
4 = 4. Tikva Hadasha (Gideon Sa’ar)
5 = 5. HaAvoda (Merav Michaeli)
6 = 6. Meretz (Nitzan Horowitz)
7 = 7. Yamina (Naftali Bennett)
8 = 8. Hatzionut Hadatit (Bezalel Smotrich & Itamar Ben-Gvir)
9 = 9. Yisrael Beitenu (Avigdor Lieberman)
10 = 10. Shas (Aryeh Deri)
11 = 11. Yahadut HaTorah (Agudat Israel Degel HaTorah) (Moshe Gafni)
12 = 12. HaReshima HaMeshutefet (Joint List) (Hadash-Ta’al-Balad) (Ayman Odeh)
13 = 13. Ra’am (Mansour Abbas)
14 = 14. HaMiflaga HaCalcalit (Yaron Zalicha)
15 = 15. Ma’an (Mohammad Darawshe)
30 = 30. Other (specify)
94 = 94. Didn't vote
96 = 96. Blank Ballot
99 = 99. Refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

When did you reach your final decision [to vote for the party you voted for / no
1 = 1. On the election day itself
2 = 2. 2-3 days before the election
3 = 3. About a week before the election
4 = 4. About a month before the election
5 = 5. A few months before the election
6 = 6. I knew all along who I would vote for
98 = 98. Don’t know
99 = 99. No answer / refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

On election day, to what extent was it important to you personally that the next
1 = 1. Not at all important
2 = 2. Slightly important
3 = 3. Somewhat important
4 = 4. Quite important
5 = 5. Very important
98 = 98. Don’t know
99 = 99. No answer / refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

To what extent were the surveys released a few days before the elections a facto
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
98 = 98. Don’t know
99 = 99. No answer / refuse to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999

And when you think about the election that just took place, what was it mainly a
1 = 1. The peace accords and the conflict with the Palestinians
2 = 2. The future of democracy and the role of the judicial system in Israel
3 = 3. The security threats and how to handle them
4 = 4. The socio-economic situation
5 = 5. The handling of COVID-19
6 = 6. State and religion relations
7 = 7. Netanyahu: Whether he should continue to lead the country
8 = 8. Don’t know
9 = 9. No answer / refuse to answer
10 = 10. 888
11 = 11. 999

And what about cooperation with the Arab parties in the government formation, ar
1 = 1. In favor of including the Arab parties in the government
2 = 2. In favor of Arab parties supporting the government from outside
3 = 3. Oppose both including the Arab parties in the government and them supporting fro
4 = 4. גם בעד צירוף המפלגות הערביות לממשלה וגם בעד
8 = 8. Don't know
9 = 9. No answer / refuses to answer
10 = 10. 888
11 = 11. 999

And now given the election results, which coalition would you prefer most?
1 = 1. A right-wing coalition headed by Netanyahu with Bennett and with the support of
2 = 2. A right-wing coalition headed by Netanyahu with Bennett and several PMs from the
3 = 3. A coalition of Netanyahu opposers, with rotation btw Bennett and Lapid and the s
4 = 4. A coalition of Netanyahu opposers, headed by Lapid, without Bennett, with the su
5 = 5. A different coalition (which)
6 = 6. None of the above
7 = 7. I don’t care which government it is, as long as there will be one
8 = 8. Don’t know
9 = 9. No answer / refuses to answer

And of the two following options, which do you prefer?
1 = 1. That the party you voted for will break its promise regarding who it will not si
2 = 2. To have a fifth election
8 = 8. Don't know
9 = 9. No answer / refuses to answer
10 = 10. 888
11 = 11. 999

To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the democracy in Israel?
1 = 1. Not at all satisfied
2 = 2. Not satisfied
3 = 3. Satisfied
4 = 4. Very satisfied
98 = 98. Don't know
99 = 99. No answer / refuses to answer
100 = 100. 888
101 = 101. 999