A plurality of Israelis want Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria rather than a negotiated settlement with the Palestinian Authority or continuation of the status quo, a new poll shows.
The poll was conducted from November 2 to 6 by the Israel Democracy Institute’s Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research. A representative sample of 746 Israeli Jews and Arabs over 18 was surveyed for the poll.
When asked what their preferred solution is for the administration of Judea and Samaria, 41% of Israeli Jews said they wanted Israel to extend sovereignty over the territories, compared to just 27% who back talks with the Palestinian Authority for a final status agreement.
Less than one-in-five (17%) want to maintain the status quo.
The phrase “The numbers don’t lie” is a well-known saying, yet the result of this poll resonates strongly. The people of Israel have made their voices heard. This is their homeland. Israel is fundamentally a sovereign nation. There should be no further discussion regarding the implementation of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.