In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation?
1 = very good
2 = good
3 = not so good
4 = not good
5 = not at all good

In general, what is your opinion on the way the government is dealing with the current problems in the country?
1 = deals with them in a very good way
2 = deals with them in a good way
3 = deals with them in a not so good way
4 = deals with them in a not at all good way
5 = Do not read: do not know

In front of you is a 9 point scale that describes different situations of the country from national security. 9 represents the best situation that can be conceived, and 1 the worst. Which level do you think the country is at currently?
1 = 1 worst condition
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9 best condition

In your opinion, what are the chances that peace between Israel and the Arab nations will be strengthened in the next three years?
1 = very high chances
2 = medium chances
3 = low chances
4 = very low chances

In your opinion, is it possible to reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians?
1 = certain yes
2 = think yes
3 = think no
4 = certain no

In your opinion, what are the final aspirations of the Arabs?
1 = to get back some of the territories that were conquered in the 6 Day War
2 = to get back all of the territories that were conquered in the 6 Day War
3 = to conquer the state of Israel
4 = to conquer the country and destroy a significant part of its Jewish population

If there is a peace agreement with the Palestinians and the Arab countries, in your opinion, will it end or will it not end the Israeli-Arab conflict?
1 = certain it will end
2 = think it will end
3 = think it will not end
4 = certain it will not end

What do you think Israel should emphasize in order to prevent war between it and the Arab countries?
1 = concentrate on peace talks
2 = increase military strength

To what degree do you support or oppose the disengagement plan?
1 = support to a great degree
2 = support to a certain degree
3 = oppose to a certain degree
4 = oppose to a great degree

In your opinion, will the disengagement plan be implemented or not?
1 = it will be fully implemented
2 = it will be partially implemented
3 = it will not be implemented

In your opinion, to what extent is there a likelihood of a civil war in Israel as a result of the arrangements concerning the future of the territories?
1 = To a large extent
2 = To some extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all

As you know, a soldier has to refuse to fulfill an order that is clearly illegal. What about a soldier who refuses because of personal ethics or ideology? For example, is it permissible for a soldier to refuse to fulfill an order to evacuate settlements
1 = It is permissible to refuse
2 = It is forbidden to refuse

What is your position on clearing Jewish settlements in Judea, Samaria and Gaza in a permanent agreement?
1 = it should not be cleared under any conditions
2 = prepared to clear all the small and isolated settlements
3 = prepared to clear all the settlements, including the large blocks

Should Israel return the Golan Heights to Syria in return for peace and normalization, and security arrangements acceptable to the IDF or should it not?
1 = no, we must not withdraw from any area of the Golan Heights
2 = Israel should return just a small part of the Golan Heights
3 = Israel should return a significant part of the Golan Heights
4 = Israel should return all of the Golan Heights

There are four values that conflict with each other to some extent, and are important to people at different levels: a Jewish majority, Greater Israel, a Democratic state, and a state of peace. Which of these is most important to you? [Not asked of Arabs
1 = a State with a Jewish majority
2 = Greater Israel
3 = a democratic state (equal political rights for all)
4 = Peace (relatively low chance for war)

In general, do you think it's possible to trust people, or do you always need to be very careful in relationships with people?
1 = you can always trust people
2 = in general you can trust people
3 = in general you have to be very careful
4 = you always have to be very careful

To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The Parties.
1 = No trust at all
2 = Little trust
3 = Have some trust
4 = A lot of trust

Don't ask Arabs: There are a number of important values, which contradict each other to a certain degree and are important to people at different levels. Of these five values, which is most important to you?
1 = a state with a Jewish majority
2 = complete greater Israel
3 = a democratic state (equal political rights for all)
4 = peace
5 = security

To what degree does the following situation represent a threat in your eyes? On a scale of 7, where 1 is not threatening at all, and 7 is a great degree of threat: Returning the territories for peace.
1 = 1 not at all threatening
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 a great degree of threat

There are situations in which there is a contradiction between democracy and Jewish religious law. In such cases, should preserving the principles of democracy prevail, or should keeping the commandments of Jewish religious law prevail?
1 = In every case, should prioritize guarding democracy
2 = Sometimes this, sometimes that
3 = In every case, should prioritize keeping the Jewish law

There are situations in which there is contradiction between preserving the rule of law and protecting national security interests. In the case of such a contradiction, should the national security interests pr
1 = In every case should prioritize maintaining the rule of law
2 = Sometimes this, sometimes that
3 = In every case, should prioritize security interests

In your opinion, should Israel consent or not consent to the establishment of a Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza strip under the framework of a permanent agreement?
1 = definitely should consent
2 = think they should consent
3 = think they should not consent
4 = definitely should not consent

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Israeli Arabs are loyal to the state.
1 = Not at all
2 = To a small extent
3 = To some extent
4 = To a large extent

Do you support or oppose the transfer of the Arabs of the territories?
1 = support a lot
2 = support
3 = oppose
4 = oppose definitely

There is a lot of talk about peace and there are different meanings of the word... Note the definition which has the conditions or minimal conditions that you require for peace.
1 = a situation of no war
2 = a situation of no war and a signed peace agreement with security arrangements
3 = a situation of no war and a signed peace agreement with security arrangements, and exchanging ambassadors
4 = no war, a signed peace agreement with security arrangements, exchanging ambassadors, trade and tourism relations
5 = all of the above, plus a feeling of closeness between citizens of the state

Which situation will we reach with the Palestinians in your opinion, if any?
1 = a situation of no war
2 = a situation of no war and a signed peace agreement with security arrangements
3 = a situation of no war and a signed peace agreement with security arrangements, and exchanging ambassadors
4 = no war, a signed peace agreement with security arrangements, exchanging ambassadors, trade and tourism relations
5 = all of the above, plus a feeling of closeness between citizens of the state
6 = we will not reach peace

Of all the following Prime Minister's that Israel has had until today, who, in your opinion, was the most succesful?
1 = David Ben-Gurion
2 = Moshe Sharett
3 = Levi Eshkol
4 = Golda Meir
5 = Yitzhak Rabin
6 = Menachem Begin
7 = Yitzhak Shamir
8 = Shimon Peres
9 = Benjamin Netanyahu
10 = Ehud Barak
11 = Ariel Sharon

On a scale of 1-10, note to what degree you support or reject the following person where 1 represents revulsion/hatred and 10 represents support/admiration: Binyamin Netanyahu.
1 = 1 Hate/revulsion
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9

10 years after the assassination of Yitzhak, to what degree was the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin a significant event in the history of the state of Israel?
1 = it was the most significant event in the history of Israel
2 = it was one of the most significant events in the history of Israel, but not the most important
3 = it was a significant event, although there are many other events that are no less significant
4 = it was not an especially significant event

Did the assasination of Rabin change or not change your position towards the security and political situation?
1 = my position changed, I became more willing to make concessions
2 = my position did not change
3 = my position changed, I become less willing to make concessions

Did the assasination of Rabin change or not change your position in regards to the peace process?
1 = my position changed, I a more supportive of peace
2 = my position did not change
3 = my position changed, I am less supportive of peace

Following assasination of Rabin did your attitude towards the religious change or not change?
1 = more positive
2 = did not change
3 = more negative

Following the assassination of Rabin, did you evaluation of the chances for peace change or did they not change?
1 = has grown stronger
2 = has not changed
3 = has decreased

Following the assassination of Rabin, has your attitude towards the settlers of Judea and Samaria changed or has it not changed?
1 = more positive
2 = has not changed
3 = more negative

In your opinion, did the assassination of Rabin influence or not influence public life in the country?
1 = influenced to a great degree
2 = influenced to a certain degree
3 = did not influence at all

For those who answered 1 or 2 in the previous questions: Did the assassination of Rabin influence public life for good or for bad?
1 = for good
2 = for bad

Following the assassination of Rabin, in your opinion, did the political polarization in the country increase or decrease?
1 = increased
2 = did not change
3 = decreased

In your opinion, can a political assassination happen in the country again?
1 = certain that yes
2 = it seems that yes
3 = it seems that no
4 = certain that no

What is your opinion on the punishment that Yigal Amir received? Is it:
1 = he received the correct punishment
2 = the punishment is too lenient, he should get the death sentence
3 = the punishment was too severe, his sentence should be limited to 15-20 years imprisonment
4 = he should not have been punished at all

In your opinion, how should the Prisons Authority have regarded Yigal Amir?
1 = exactly as any other prisoner, imprisoned for murder
2 = much more severly because he murdered the Prime Minister
3 = should be lenient on him, because the murder he committed was because of his political conscience

In your opinion, should Yigal Amir be allowed to marry with all the rights that come with it or should he not be?
1 = he should be allowed to
2 = he should be allowed to

Should the release of Yigal Amir be considered in his lifetime?
1 = yes
2 = no

In your evaluation, what are the chances that Yigal Amir will be freed from prison before his death?
1 = great chances
2 = small chances
3 = no chance

In your evaluation did the assassination of Rabin influence the Israeli society positively or negatively?
1 = influenced positively
2 = did not influence positively or negatively
3 = influenced negatively

In your opinion, did we learn the appropriate lessons from the assassination of Rabin in regards to security for the Prime Minister in the country from the security services?
1 = we learned to a great degree
2 = we learned to a certain degree
3 = we learned to a small degree
4 = we did not learn at all

In your opinion, do the state authorities behave correctly or incorrectly currently with people and groups who are inciting to political violence because of the disengagement plan?
1 = not behaving correctly, too severe
2 = behaving correctly
3 = not behaving correctly, too lenient

How much do you trust or not trust declarations of the political echelon on security matters?
1 = definitely trust
2 = somewhat trust
3 = do not trust so much
4 = do not trust at all

Before you is a list of statements by Yitzhak Rabin about peace and security. To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following: "Only a strong army can bring about peace."
1 = not at all
2 = to a small degree
3 = to a certain degree
4 = to a great degree

Of the following list of political groups in Israel, please tell me, which is your least favorite, which you least like, or which you oppose most. If there is a group which you like less than the groups I read, please tell me.
1 = Shinui
2 = the Islamic Movement
3 = Judea Samaria Council
4 = Ichud LeUmi
5 = Israel Beiteinu
6 = Mafdal
7 = Yahadut HaTorah/Agudath Israel
8 = Meretz-Yahad
9 = Kach/ Kahane-Chai
10 = Shas
11 = Hadash
12 = Balad
13 = Ra'am
14 = Peace Now
15 = other

Now I will ask you a number of questions in regards to the group you chose, to what degree do you agree or disagree with the following in regards to that group: Members of that group should be prohibited from becoming Prime Minister.
1 = definitely disagree
2 = disagree
3 = not sure
4 = agree
5 = definitely agree

In your opinion does this group (read the name of the group) greatly endanger, endanger, not endanger, or not at all endanger: the security of the country.
1 = does not at all endanger
2 = does not endanger
3 = not sure
4 = endangers
5 = greatly endangers

In front of you is a list of leadership characteristics. In regards to each of them, please tell to me to what degree it fits Yitzhak Rabin: He had strong leadership ability.
1 = not at all
2 = does not fit
3 = fits
4 = very fitting

Looking back, what is your opinion on the Oslo Accords, which the government of Rabin signed with the Palestinians?
1 = definitely support
2 = support
3 = do not support or oppose
4 = definitely oppose

Did you support or oppose the Oslo Accords when they were signed?
1 = I supported them a lot
2 = I supported them
3 = I opposed them
4 = I opposed them a lot

In your opinion did the Oslo Accords contribute to the advancement of the chances for peace or did they harm them, or not influence them at all?
1 = contributed
2 = damaged
3 = did not influence them at all

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The peace process should be stopped even if we risk another war.
1 = definitely disagree
2 = disagree
3 = agree
4 = definitely agree

There are different reasons why people support the disengagement. In regards to each reason that I read, tell me to what degree it is convincing or unconvincing in your eyes: The personal security of citizens of Israel will increase.
1 = definitely not convincing
2 = not convincing
3 = convincing
4 = definitely convincing

Is it justified or unjustified for Rabbis to give halachic (Jewish law) rulings about controversial policy and political issues?
1 = justified
2 = not justified

To what extent to you agree or disagree with the following statements: All should have the same rights before the law, regardless of their political views.
1 = Definitely disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Unsure
4 = Agree
5 = Definitely agree

For citizens who think that the policies of the government on the peace process harm the national interests of Israel is it okay to: Protest legally, for example to organize a mass petition and demonstrate with a permit.
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = do not know

How proud are you to be Israeli?
1 = very proud
2 = quite proud
3 = not so proud
4 = not at all proud

How often do you tend to talk with your friends and family about political issues?
1 = to a very large extent
2 = to a certain extent
3 = to a small extent
4 = not at all
5 = Do not read: do not know

In the long term, do you want or not want to live in the country?
1 = convinced that want to
2 = want to, but not convinced
3 = I have my doubts
4 = convinced that I do not want to

If front of you is a 9 point scale that describe different conditions a person can be in. 9 describes the best conceivable condition and 1 describes the worse. Which level do you think that you are at currently in terms of your personal situation?
1 = 1 worst possible situation
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9 best possible situation

There is much talk about left and right in politics. Where would you rank yourself along a left-right continuum, when 1 is the right end and 7 the left end?
1 = Right
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = Left

Who in your opinion will deal with the economic problems of the country best, the staff of Likud or of Labor?
1 = the staff of Likud
2 = the staff of Labor
3 = both of them equally
4 = neither of them

In your opinion, should the government of Israel make sure that public life in the country is conducted according to Jewish religious tradition or not? (Read 1-4)
1 = The government should definitely make sure of it
2 = The government should perhaps make sure of it
3 = I don’t think the government should see to it
4 = The government should definitely not be concerned with it

About the structure of economic life in the country, do you support a capitalist or socialist approach more?
1 = capitalist definitely
2 = more capitalist than socialist
3 = more socialist than capitalist
4 = socialist definitely
5 = in the middle, a mix of capitalism and socialism
6 = other system, neither socialist nor capitalist

If elections for the Knesset were held today, which list would you vote for?
1 = Likud
2 = Avodah
3 = Shinui
4 = Meretz/Yahad
5 = Israel Beiteinu
6 = Ichud LeUmi
7 = Mafdal
8 = Yahadut HaTorah
9 = Shas
10 = Tafnit-Uzi Dayan
11 = HaTachburot - Efi Eitam
12 = HaYirokim - "The Greens"
13 = Balad
14 = United Arab List (Ra'am)
15 = Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash)
16 = other
17 = blank ballot
18 = would not vote
99 = Undecided

Which list did you vote for in the last elections to Knesset in 2003?
1 = Likud
2 = Labor-Meimad
3 = Shinui
4 = Meretz/Yahad
5 = Ichud LeUmi
6 = Mafdal
7 = Yahadut HaTorah (Agudah+Degel HaTorah)
8 = Shas
9 = Am Echad - One Nation
10 = Israel B'Aliyah
11 = The Greeners
12 = Balad
13 = United Arab List (Ra'am)
14 = Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash)
15 = other
96 = Blank Ballot
97 = I did not vote even though I had the right to vote
98 = I did not vote, because I did not have the right to vote
99 = Refuses to answer

Who did you vote for to head the government in 2001?
1 = Barak
2 = Sharon
3 = Blank ballot
4 = I did not vote, even though I had the right to vote
5 = I did not vote because I did not have the right to vote

Are you a supporter of or active in any political party?
1 = no I am not a supporter of or active in any party
2 = I am a supporter of a party, but not a member
3 = I am a member of a party
4 = I am an active member of a party
5 = I am a member of a party and hold a position

[For Jews] Which of the following terms best defines your identity? And the second? And the third? And the fourth?
1 = Israeli
2 = Jewish
3 = My ethnic group (Ashkenazi/Sephardi)
4 = My secularism/religiosity

[For Arabs] Which of the following terms best defines your identity? And the second? And the third? And the fourth?
1 = Israeli
2 = Palestinian
3 = Arab
4 = My Religion (Muslim\Christian\Druze)

To what extent do you usually observe religious tradition?
1 = I do not observe tradition at all
2 = I observe tradition slightly
3 = I observe tradition to a large extent
4 = I observe tradition meticulously

In which country were you born?
1 = North Africa
2 = Asia
3 = Eastern Europe
4 = Western and Eastern Europe
5 = America, Australia, South Africa
6 = Interviewee is native born and father is native born
7 = Native Born - Father: North Africa
8 = Native born - Father: Asia
9 = Native born - Father: Eastern Europe
10 = Native Born - Father: Central and Western Europe
11 = Native born - Father: America, Australia, South Africa

To the Interviewer: Is the interviewee an immigrant from the FSU from 1988 and onwards? [Not asked of Arabs]
1 = immigrant from the FSU

The average monthly expenditure of a four person family in the country has reached 9,300 NIS. Considering your family expenditures do you spend: (Read 1-5)
1 = much more than the average
2 = a little more than the average
3 = about the average
4 = a little less than the average
5 = much less than the average

Are you concerned about losing your job or your livelihood?
1 = Not at all
2 = To a small extent
3 = Very concerned
4 = I recently lost my job, and I am looking for work
5 = I do not work, and I am not looking for work

To what social class do you belong?
1 = Upper class
2 = Upper-middle class
3 = Middle class
4 = Lower class

Religion [Just for Arabs]
1 = Muslim
2 = Christian
3 = Druze

How would you define yourself? [Not asked of Arabs]
1 = secular
2 = traditional
3 = religious
4 = ultra-religious

Sex
1 = male
2 = female

Language of Interview
1 = Hebrew
2 = Arabic
3 = Russian

Version of interview
1 = blue
2 = red

jews arabs
0 = Arabs
1 = Jews

0 = Not Selected
1 = Selected