Poll: 74% of Israelis Trust Netanyahu on Iran War, But Analysts Warn Against Electoral Assumptions

A new poll by the Israel Democracy Institute found that 74% of Jewish Israelis trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to manage the war against Iran, with 93% supporting Operation Roaring Lion and 57% backing continued operations until regime change. However, political analysts cautioned against assuming the conflict will translate into electoral gains, noting Netanyahu received no polling boost after last summer’s Iran confrontation. With elections currently scheduled for late October, analysts suggest Netanyahu may be seeking a broader strategic outcome—such as Iranian regime change or a Saudi diplomatic agreement—before potentially calling early elections.