A new survey has revealed deep public dissatisfaction in Israel following the recent US-Iran agreement, with most Israelis believing Iran emerged victorious from the conflict and Israel failed to achieve its objectives.
A new poll conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that 92 percent of Israelis believe Iran won the recent war involving Israel, the United States and Iran, reflecting growing public frustration over the outcome of the conflict and its political consequences.
The survey, conducted between June 17 and June 20 in collaboration with the Agam Institute, showed widespread pessimism among Israelis regarding both the military campaign and the subsequent agreement reached between Washington and Tehran.
According to the findings, 83 percent of respondents said the war had weakened Israel’s long-term security, while 86 percent expressed negative feelings about the final outcome of the conflict and the US-Iran deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had launched the military campaign in late February with the stated aims of dismantling Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and weakening the Iranian government.
However, the poll indicated that a majority of Israelis believe those goals were not achieved. Nearly 88 percent of respondents said Israel either completely failed to meet its objectives or only partially succeeded.
The survey also highlighted declining public trust in Netanyahu’s leadership. Around 72.5 percent of respondents said they did not believe Netanyahu’s claims that Israel had secured significant gains or eliminated an existential threat posed by Iran.
Additionally, 56 percent described Netanyahu’s management of the war as poor or unsuccessful.
The findings reflect concerns among sections of Israel’s political and military establishment, many of whom reportedly view the end of the conflict as a strategic setback that could reduce Israel’s influence across the region.
Despite dissatisfaction over the war’s outcome, public support for Israel’s military operations in Lebanon remains relatively strong. The poll found that 48 percent of Israelis support ongoing military action against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, even if it risks tensions with US President Donald Trump.
Iran has repeatedly stated that a lasting ceasefire would not be possible while Israeli forces continue military operations in Lebanon and maintain troops inside southern Lebanese territory.
The poll surveyed 3,644 Israelis aged 17 and above using a weighted sample designed to reflect the country’s population. Pollsters said the maximum margin of error was 2.2 percent at a 99 percent confidence level.
