Poll Shows Israelis Overwhelmingly Reject Palestinian State Based On 1967 Borders

A new survey from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs reveals that Israeli public opposition to a Palestinian state on the 1967 lines has reached its highest point since the October 7 attacks. The poll, overseen by Dr. Menachem Lazar of the Lazar Research Institute and conducted on November 16-17 among 698 Jewish and Arab Israelis, was published just hours before the UN Security Council is set to vote on a US-backed plan that could advance Palestinian statehood.

The findings show that 70% of Israelis oppose creating a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders. Among Jewish Israelis, that figure rises sharply to 79%. Only 8% back the idea outright, with another 13% open to it only if the Palestinian entity remains demilitarized and explicitly recognizes Israel as the Jewish state. Nine percent were unsure.

The survey further indicates that 62% of Israelis also oppose forming a Palestinian state even if it leads to normalization with Saudi Arabia. Among Jewish respondents, opposition jumps to 73%, while 56% of Arab Israelis support the plan, including 34% who favor it without any preconditions.

When asked about a potential normalization deal with Saudi Arabia involving F-35 jets—provided Riyadh drops its demand for a Palestinian state—the public is nearly evenly split. Forty-three percent oppose such an agreement, while 40% support it, though most only on the condition that the US guarantees Israel’s qualitative military edge. Just 6% would back the deal without conditions. Of those opposed, 22% cited distrust of Saudi Arabia’s long-term intentions.

The poll also addressed the US proposal currently being discussed at the UN. Nearly half of Israelis, 49%, reject any Israeli commitment to support future Palestinian statehood, even if the Palestinians enact internal reforms. Among Jewish Israelis, opposition stands at 57%. Another 20% would only consider backing such a position if the Palestinian state is demilitarized and recognizes Israel as the Jewish state.

The survey additionally explored attitudes on post-war Gaza security. Sixty-two percent of respondents support an international stabilizing force, with most favoring either a US-only or broader Western deployment. Just 10% would accept the involvement of Turkey or Qatar. Meanwhile, 26% believe Israel alone should retain full military control in Gaza.