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Religious Israelis More Opposed to Palestinian State, Favor Annexation
New poll shows growing religiosity influencing views on sovereignty and security.
Religious Israeli Jews are far more likely to reject Palestinian statehood and support full Israeli annexation of the West Bank and Gaza, according to an exclusive Jerusalem Post poll conducted by Menachem Lazar and Panel4All. The survey, carried out on February 10-11, reveals significant differences in political and security perspectives based on religious affiliation.
The data shows that the more religious a respondent is, the less likely they are to support a two-state solution. While 34% of secular Israelis back a Palestinian state, only 9% of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) and 6% of religious (dati) respondents do. Instead, a strong majority of religious (63%) and haredi (61%) Israelis favor a one-state solution with full Israeli sovereignty from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.
Regarding Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s population to other countries, an overwhelming 94% of religious and 89% of haredi respondents supported the idea, compared to 61% of secular Jews.
On the future of Gaza, 39% of religious and 34% of haredi respondents advocate for Israeli occupation and military governance, including rebuilding Jewish communities such as Gush Katif.
The poll also reflects shifting religious attitudes in Israel since the October 7 Hamas attack. A third of Israeli Jews report becoming more religious over the past year, with an even higher percentage (48%) among younger respondents. Additionally, 69% of Israeli Jews say they feel a stronger connection to the State of Israel.
While Israeli society has grown more united religiously and politically during the ongoing war, debates such as the haredi draft issue continue to highlight internal divisions.
As Israel grapples with long-term strategic decisions, the country’s growing religious identity is shaping national discourse on sovereignty, security, and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Share this article or subscribe to our newsletter for updates to stay informed on Israel’s evolving political landscape.