District
1 = South
2 = Haifa
3 = Judea and Samaria
4 = Jerusalem
5 = Center
6 = North
7 = Tel Aviv

Sex
1 = male
2 = female

What is your mood like these days? (Read 1-5)
1 = Good all the time or almost all the time
2 = Good most of the time
3 = Sometimes good, sometimes not good
4 = Not good most of the time
5 = Not good almost all of the time
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

Are you worried these days? (Read 1-5)
1 = Always
2 = Almost always
3 = Often
4 = Sometimes
5 = Almost never or never
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

Do you think you will be able to adapt to the current situation? (Read 1-4)
1 = I am sure I will
2 = I think I will
3 = I think I will not be able to
4 = I am sure I will not be able to
5 = Do not read: do not know

In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation? (Read 1-5)
1 = very good
2 = good
3 = not so good
4 = not good
5 = not at all good
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuse to answer

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

What do you think about Israel’s performance in the following specific areas?
1 = used
2 = not used

Military-security sphere
1 = 1- very poor
2 = 2
3 = 3- average
4 = 4
5 = 5- very good
6 = Do not read: do not know, no opinion

In your opinion, what is the most important problem that the government has to deal with currently?
7 = Arab-Israeli conflict, the Palestinian problem (general)
8 = Exiting the territories, ending the occupation
9 = communities in the territories, settlements, settlers,
17 = Israel's image abroad, strengthening international status
20 = Reaching a permanent agreement with the PA, establishment of a Palestinian state
23 = economic growth, raising the standard of living, increasing salary, decreasing taxes
24 = decreasing unemployment, ensuring employment, preventing dismissals
26 = decreasing gaps in society, help for the underprivileged, poverty, welfare
27 = housing problems, young couples, children stipends
34 = domestic violence, violence amongst youth
36 = immigrant absorption, taking care of immigrant problems
37 = environment, preventing experiments on living animals
38 = maintaining the religious Jewish character of the state
39 = preventing religious coercion, separation between church and state
40 = the problems of Israeli-Arabs, equality between Jews and Arabs in Israel
43 = maintaining the law, rule of law, equality before the law
44 = protecting democracy, rights of the individual, freedom of expression, tolerance
45 = system of government, system of elections (general), system of elections within the parties
47 = functioning of the government/Prime Minister, public trust in the government
48 = dismissal of the government, switching Prime Ministers, establishing a new government
49 = national unity, decreasing hatred between "brothers", decreasing self criticism
52 = other (try to avoid using this category)

In general, to what extent are you pleased or not pleased with the way Israeli democracy functions? (Read 1-4)
1 = very not pleased
2 = not pleased
3 = pleased
4 = very pleased
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In the long term, do you want or not want to live in the country? (Read 1-4)
1 = convinced that want to
2 = want to, but not convinced
3 = I have my doubts
4 = convinced that I do not want to
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In no situation is it possible to justify the use of violence to achieve political goals.
1 = 1 - Definitely disagree
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 - Definitely agree
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

What is your level of trust in the resilience and future existence of Israel? (Read 1-6)
1 = Definitely trust
2 = Trust
3 = Quite trust
4 = Do not quite trust
5 = Do not trust
6 = Do not trust at all
7 = Do not read: do not know, no opinion

To what extent do the power relations in Knesset express the divisions of opinions in the wider public?
1 = to a large extent
2 = to some extent
3 = to a small extent
4 = not at all
5 = Do not read: do not know, no opinion

Imagine Israeli society as four concentric circles when the smallest is numbered 1 and denotes the “center” of the society, circle 2 around it denotes the people who are close to the center but do not really belong to it, circle 3 denotes the citizens who
1 = 1Closest to the center
2 = 2 Close to the center but not really there
3 = 3 Further from the center
4 = 4 Even further from the center
5 = Do not read: do not know

In your opinion, what is more important for the citizens of Israel, their personal interests or the interests of the country as a whole? (Read 1-3)
1 = The interests of the country are far more important
2 = Personal interests and the interests of the country are equally important
3 = Personal interests are far more important
4 = Do not read: do not know, no opinion

When you hear the word politics, what do you feel? What do you think about? What else? (Prompt)
1 = (open)
6 = aversion, nausea, revulsion, disgust, shit
7 = deceit, bluff, lies, distrust, dishonesty, manipulation
8 = corruption, dirt, interests, doesn't smell so good
9 = lack of order, chaos
10 = MKs, government
11 = price of democracy, necessary
12 = apathy, boredom
13 = cynicism, mockery, laughter
14 = power, power struggle, power relations, authority
15 = old politics, politics today are not like they used to be
16 = news
17 = a good or okay organization
18 = anger, lack of satisfaction, despair, a pang in the heart
19 = nothing
20 = other
21 = do not know
22 = fear

The first thing:
1 = (open)
6 = spotless, honest, trustworthy
7 = ethical, lacking personal interests
8 = modest, a decent person, humble
9 = needs to do something for citizens, carry out his job, work for the country
10 = talented, a doer, professional, independent
11 = charismatic, leader, an example
12 = go down into the streets amongst the people
13 = transparency
14 = wise, educated
15 = have fear of God
16 = an idealist, fights for his opinions, consistent
17 = other
18 = do not know
19 = no answer

According to the first important characteristic interviewee listed:
1 = not at all
2 = average
3 = very
4 = Do not read: do not know

When you compare politicians in Israel today to what you know or remember about politicians in Israel in the past, are those of today better, worse, or about equal to those of the past?
1 = those of today are better
2 = the same thing
3 = those of today are worse
4 = Do not read: do not know

How proud are you to be Israeli? (Read 1-4)
1 = very proud
2 = quite proud
3 = not so proud
4 = not at all proud
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, who currently guards Israeli democracy best? Who after him? (Read 1-4)
1 = Prime Minister
2 = Supreme Court
3 = Knesset
4 = the media

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
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

The Parties
1 = No trust at all
2 = Little trust
3 = Have some trust
4 = A lot of trust
5 = Do not read: do not know

In your opinion, today relations between Israeli-Arabs and Jews are:
1 = not good at all
2 = not so good
3 = good
4 = very good
5 = Do not read: do not know

To what extent do you feel that you are part of the state of Israel and its problems? (Read 1-5)
1 = to a very large extent
2 = to a large extent
3 = to some extent
4 = to a small extent
5 = to a very small extent
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, is there corruption in Israel or not? (Read 1-4)
1 = No corruption
2 = A little corruption
3 = Quite a lot of corruption
4 = Large scale corruption
5 = Do not read: do not know

Corruption
1 = 1 - in Israel there is much more
2 = 2 - in Israel there is a little more
3 = 3 - like other countries
4 = 4 - in Israel there is a little less
5 = 5 - in Israel there is much less
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Every citizen should have the same rights before the law, without connection to his political opinions
1 = Definitely disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Not sure
4 = Agree
5 = Definitely agree
6 = Do not read: do not know

The addition of Arab parties, including Arab Ministers, to the government. Are you very opposed, opposed, supportive, or very supportive?
1 = 1 - very opposed
2 = 2 - opposed
3 = 3 - supportive
4 = 4 - very supportive
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

How often do you stay informed about what’s going on in politics through TV, the radio or the press? (Read 1-5)
1 = Every day
2 = Several times a week
3 = Once or twice a week
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
6 = Do not read: do not know

To what extent, in your opinion, do Knesset members represent the voters’ interests successfully? (Read 1-4)
1 = Very successfully
2 = Successfully
3 = Not so successfully
4 = Not at all successfully
5 = Do not read: do not know

In your opinion, are current Knesset members more or less attentive to their voters than elected parliamentary representatives in other countries? (Read 1-5)
1 = Much more attentive
2 = More attentive
3 = Equally attentive
4 = Slightly less attentive
5 = Much less attentive
6 = Do not read: do not know

What do you think about the idea of giving up Knesset elections and shifting to a government of experts prominent in various fields – to be chosen, for instance, by appointing committees – that will take all the decisions? (Read 1-4)
1 = I like the idea very much
2 = I like the idea
3 = I dislike the idea
4 = I don’t like the idea at all
5 = Do not read: do not know

Have you ever considered entering national or local politics?
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

If people close to you, a family member or a close friend, were considering entering politics – what would you advise them? (Read 1-4)
1 = Strongly advise entering politics
2 = Advise entering politics
3 = Advise not entering politics
4 = Strongly advise not entering politics
5 = Do not read: do not know

Every person has topics that he is interested in, for example when he chooses what to watch on TV or what to talk with friends about: like sports, or fashion and more. What are the two topics that most interest you personally? (First mentioned)
1 = (open)
6 = current events
7 = news
8 = books
9 = art
10 = nature
11 = sports
12 = movies/cinema
13 = TV
14 = fashion
15 = telanovellas, series
16 = music
17 = cars
18 = entertainment
19 = politics
20 = culture
21 = society
22 = economy
23 = education
24 = other
25 = trips
27 = do not know/nothing
28 = family/children/grandchildren
29 = health
30 = cooking/food
31 = religion/Judaism/Bible
32 = security
33 = computers
34 = psychology
35 = media
36 = science/technology
37 = conversations with friends
38 = helping other people
39 = history
40 = the state of Israel
41 = the opposite sex/sex/love
42 = work/profession/studies
43 = nature

To what extent are you interested in politics? (Read 1-4)
1 = Not at all interested
2 = Somewhat uninterested
3 = Somewhat interested
4 = Very interested
5 = Do not read: do not know

Have you ever been involved in any activity related to politics(except for voting), such as going to demonstrations, handing out stickers, joining a party, organizing or participating in a political meeting?
1 = no
2 = Participated in demonstrations
3 = Joined a political party
4 = Handed out stickers
5 = Participated in a political meeting
6 = Organized a political meeting
7 = yes, but don't remember
8 = Yes, did other activities. Which other activities________
13 = worked in the elections, helper in the elections, registered voters for the elections
14 = conferences, listened to speeches, meetings
15 = other

In some countries, when a very important issue – such as a peace treaty – is on the agenda, the citizens take part in it through a referendum. No referendum has ever been conducted in Israel. In your opinion, when fateful decisions are at stake, would it
1 = Very advisable
2 = Advisable
3 = Not advisable
4 = Not at all advisable
5 = Do not read: do not know

As we know, the state used to fulfill many social and economic roles that today are fulfilled by social organizations and business companies. Some claim that the restriction of state involvement in social and economic areas is a good thing, whereas others
1 = More with the claim that for the state to reduce its involvement in social and economic areas is a good thing
2 = More with the claim that it would be preferable if the state had continued its previous involvement in social and economic realms
3 = Do not read: do not know

Many organizations are active in Israel today, such as “Latet,” “Yad Sarah,” “Israel Cancer Association,” “Zaka,” and so forth. Have you ever donated money to one or more of these organizations?
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = Do not read: do not know

If you had to receive a particular service, would you prefer to receive it from a social organization or from a state entity? (Read 1-3)
1 = Prefer to receive the service from the social organization
2 = Prefer to receive the service from a state entity
3 = It makes no difference
4 = Do not read: do not know

What is your opinion about the following claim: “The state has many and broad areas of responsibility. The level of social and economic services it provides the citizens will always be lower by comparison to the services in the same area provided by a soc
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Agree
4 = Strongly agree
5 = Do not read: do not know

These social organizations, sustained mostly by donations, often have big budgets and large staffs. To what extent can we assume that most of these organizations are honest, that is, that they indeed use the donations only for the intended purpose?
1 = Sure that most are honest
2 = Think that most are honest
3 = Think that most are not honest
4 = Sure that most are not honest
5 = Do not read: do not know

If you were about to go to the army now, what would you do? (Read 1-5)
1 = I would make an effort to avoid army service
2 = I would enlist, but only as a non-combatant
3 = I would enlist and let the IDF determine my placement
4 = I would enlist and ask to serve as a combatant
5 = I would enlist and volunteer for an elite combat unit
6 = Do not read: do not know

Some would say that people in Israel should now be asked to be ready to make many concessions and lower their standard of living (buy less, pay more taxes, etc.). Do you agree with this?
1 = Yes, people should definitely be ready for many concessions
2 = They should perhaps be ready for many concessions
3 = Perhaps they should not be ready for many concessions
4 = No, people should definitely not be ready for many concessions
5 = Do not read: do not know

In light of the current situation, do you feel that the government requires from you personally: (Read 1-3)
1 = Too many concessions
2 = The right measure of concessions
3 = Too few concessions
4 = Do not read: do not know

To what extent are you interested in politics?
1 = To a large extent
2 = To some extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all
5 = Do not read: do not know

How often do you tend to talk with your friends and family about political issues? (Read 1-4)
1 = Very often
2 = Often
3 = Seldom
4 = Very seldom
5 = Do not read: do not know

To what extent can you and your friends influence the policies of the government? (Read 1-4)
1 = to a very large extent
2 = to a certain extent
3 = to a small extent
4 = not at all
5 = Do not read: not relevant
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

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 = 1- Right
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7- Left
8 = Do not read: refuses to answer

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 = Do not read: do not know

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
5 = Do not know: do not read

What is your view on the evacuation of Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria in a final status agreement with the Palestinians? (Read 1-3)
1 = There should be no evacuation under any circumstances.
2 = Willing to evacuate all the small and isolated settlements.
3 = Willing to evacuate all settlements, including the large settlement blocs.
4 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

If elections for the Knesset were held today, which list would you vote for?
1 = Labor-Meimad
2 = Likud
3 = Kadima
4 = Shas
5 = Meretz -Yahad
6 = Mafdal and Ichud Leumi
7 = Yahadut HaTorah
8 = Pensioners
9 = Israel Beiteinu
10 = Hadash
11 = Balad
12 = Ra'am-Ta'al
13 = Hetz (Porez)
14 = Shinui
15 = Green Leaf
16 = The Greeners
17 = Do not read: blank vote
18 = Do not read: I would not vote
19 = Do not read: refuses to answer
20 = Do not read: do not know, I have not decided
21 = other, specify:__________
26 = other

Who did you vote for in 2006?
1 = Kadima
2 = Labor-Meimad
3 = Likud
4 = Ichud Leumi - Mafdal
5 = Shas
6 = Yahadut HaTorah and HaShabbat
7 = Israel Beiteinu
8 = Meretz-Yahad
9 = Gil - The Pensioners
10 = Hadash
11 = Ra'am-Ta'al
12 = Balad
13 = Tafnit
14 = Heirut
15 = Hetz
16 = Shinui
17 = Jewish National Front
18 = The New Zionism
19 = Tzomet
20 = Justice for All - Ra'ash
21 = The Party for War Against the Banks
22 = One Future - A Good Future for Israel
23 = The National Arab Party
24 = Green Leaf
25 = The Greeners
26 = Oz LaAniyim
27 = Da'am
28 = Leider
29 = Lehem
30 = Brit Olam
31 = Lev
32 = blank ballot
33 = Did not vote, because did not have the right to vote
34 = Did not vote, despite the fact that had the right to vote
35 = refuse to answer
36 = do not know

[For Jews] Which of the following terms best defines your identity? The first? (Read 1-4)
1 = Israeli
2 = Jewish
3 = My ethnic group (Ashkenazi/Sephardi)
4 = My secularism/religiosity
5 = Do not read: do not know

[For Arabs] Which of the following terms best defines your identity? The first? (Read 1-4)
1 = Israeli
2 = Palestinian
3 = Arab
4 = My Religion (Muslim\Christian\Druze)
5 = Do not read: do not know

What is your age?
1 = |open|

To what extent do you usually observe religious tradition? (Read 1-4)|
1 = I do not observe tradition at all
2 = I observe some traditions
3 = I observe tradition to a large extent
4 = I observe tradition meticulously
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

(Ask Jews) In which country were you born?
1 = Israel
2 = refuse to answer
3 = Country of Birth if not in Israel (open)
8 = North Africa
9 = Asia
10 = Country from the USSR
11 = Eastern Europe - not USSR
12 = Western or Central Europe
13 = America, Australia, South Africa

(For Jews born abroad) Year of Aliyah?
9999 = refuses to answer

Ethnicity
101 = Native born - Father: Israel
102 = Native born - Father: refuses to say
108 = Native born - Father: Africa
109 = Native born - Father: Asia
110 = Native born - Father: USSR
111 = Native born - Father: Eastern Europe
112 = Native born - Father: Western and Central Europe
113 = Native born - Father: American or Australian
202 = refuses to answer
800 = born in Africa
900 = born in Asia
1000 = born in USSR
1100 = born in Eastern Europe
1200 = born in Western and Central Europe
1300 = born in America or Australia

Immigrant from the FSU from 1989 and onwards
1 = yes
2 = no

How many years did you study in school for?
1 = 1 or less
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = 11
12 = 12
13 = 13
14 = 14
15 = 15
16 = 16
17 = 17
18 = 18
19 = 19
20 = 20
21 = 21 or more
22 = refuses to answer

(For those who have studied for 12 years and over) Do you have an academic degree?
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = Do not read: refuses to answer

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
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

How many rooms do you have in your home?
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = over 10
12 = Do not read: refuses to answer

To what social class do you belong? (Read 1-5)
1 = Upper class
2 = Upper-middle class
3 = Middle class
4 = Lower-middle class
5 = Lower class
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

What is your religion? (Read 1-4)
1 = Jewish
2 = Muslim
3 = Christian
4 = Druze
5 = Do not read: refuses to say
6 = other

How would you define yourself? (Read 1-4)
1 = Secular
2 = Traditional
3 = Religious
4 = Ultra-religious
5 = Do not read: refuses to answer

During the course of your obligatory or reserve army duty did you serve in the territories?
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = did not serve in the army
4 = Do not read: refuses to answer

1 = Hebrew
2 = Russian
3 = Arabic