Three years after the outbreak of the "Swords of Iron" War, the updated public opinion survey findings from the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) reflect a complex public perception: alongside skepticism regarding the overall strategic outcome, there is a profound trust gap between the operational and political echelons, accompanied by a cross-partisan demand for truth and accountability. Limited Perception of Victory and Division on the Security Balance
The perception of victory among the Israeli public remains...
This survey examines the attitudes and perceptions of the Palestinian public in the West Bank regarding the core issues of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the war in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian leadership, and the challenges characterizing daily life in the West Bank. The study was conducted as part of a series of surveys assessing public sentiment in Palestinian society, following the previous survey conducted in September 2025. Data collection took place between June 27 and July 2, 2026, via telephone interviews with 400...
This situation report presents data regarding security incidents in Lebanon since the outbreak of the “Swords of Iron” War. The data includes, among other things, Israeli and foreign fatalities, the scope of launches carried out by Hezbollah toward Israel, the number of alerts, monitoring of Hezbollah’s statements, the scope of displacement in Lebanon, as well as data regarding offensive activity in the arena. The data is based on official sources and open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and is updated on an ongoing basis.
This situation report presents data regarding security incidents in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the “Swords of Iron” War. The data includes the scope of launches and alerts carried out by Hamas, Israeli and foreign fatalities, data regarding the hostages, data following the IDF’s ground maneuver, humanitarian aid, the economic situation in Gaza, and more. The data is based on official sources and open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and is updated on an ongoing basis.
Saudi Arabia is in the midst of an unprecedented economic revolution, through which it seeks to position itself as a regional technological and economic power. At the same time, the entire Middle East is undergoing a process of transformation in terms of the balance of power and regional arrangements, a process involving states seeking to establish a regional order characterized by cooperation and stability, including the United States and the pragmatic Sunni states: Jordan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
Israeli Public Threat Perceptions Index
Israeli Public Threat Perceptions Index
Public Opinion and Expert Survey Findings, February-July 2026
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This situation report presents data regarding security incidents in Judea and Samaria since the outbreak of the “Swords of Iron” War. The data includes the scope of Palestinian terror attacks, friction incidents, casualties, thwarted attacks, and arrests in the sector. The data is based on official sources and open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and is updated on an ongoing basis.
Key Findings
The June 2026 survey indicates widespread public criticism in Israel regarding both the outcomes of the campaign against Iran and the state of relations with the United States: 66% believe that the Memorandum of Understanding recently reached between the United States and Iran is detrimental to Israel; 37% assess that Iran won the war, and 43% believe the war ended without a decisive outcome, compared to only 15% who view Israel as the victor. At the same time, a new low has been recorded in perceptions of U.S....
The Data Analytics Center at the Institute for National Security Studies presents a real-time situation report regarding the military campaign on the Iranian and Lebanese fronts.
The report includes a dedicated dashboard featuring selected data, accompanied by an interactive map depicting the situation on the ground.
The data is updated continuously and as accurately as possible, based on intelligence assessments, open-source information, and media reports.
Key Findings
Approximately a month and a half into the ceasefire with Iran, the Israeli public is divided regarding the campaign's outcomes: only 41% believe that Israel has already won or will likely win, compared to roughly half who believe that Israel will likely not win or has already lost the campaign against Iran. The perception of victory is highly polarized politically: 70% of coalition voters believe that Israel has won or will win against Iran, whereas 74% of opposition voters believe that Israel has lost or will not win...
The Data Analytics Center at the Institute for National Security Studies presents a situation report regarding the military campaign of the U.S. and Israel against Iran.The report includes a dedicated dashboard featuring selected data, accompanied by an interactive map depicting the situation on the ground.
