Israel National Survey of Anglos in Israel

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Conducted exclusively for:

Israel National Surveyof Anglos in Israel

September, 2020

This polling release and the data contained in it are the sole and exclusive property of The Anglo Vision.The publication, use or reproduction of the data is only with the permission of The Anglo Vision.

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Methodology

• 421 respondents, no weight applied • Conducted online July 20 - August 30, 2020• Respondents were recruited via 59 Israeli Facebook

groups as well as advertisements on the Times of Israel and Jerusalem Post websites

• Language of contact: 100% English• Margin of error should be interpreted as if it were +/-

4.77% with confidence level of 95%• Stephan Miller and Chloe Yosha, Principal Analysts• One half of a percent (.5%) and higher is rounded up in

the presentation• First known political survey of Israel’s Anglo community

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Defining “Anglos”

• To guarantee that we received responses ONLY from 17+ English-speaking Israelis that reside in Israel, we started the survey with filter questions. The First question asked:

1. Are you 17 years of age or older?2. Are you a citizen of the State of Israel?3. Do you currently reside in Israel?

• Respondents also had to fulfill at least one of these two requirements:– Be born in an Anglo country– Have one or more parents born in an Anglo country

• All respondents had to identify their level of English as Good, Very Good, High, Very High, Mother tongue, or Native

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Key Findings• 75% of English-speaking Israelis identify themselves as part of the Anglo

community• Anglos have a similar ideological makeup to the general voting population: Half are

Right (49%), a quarter in the Center (25%) and another quarter on the Left (22%)• Yamina is the most supported party among Anglos (25%), double that of Likud

(13%)• Almost half of Right-wing Anglos (44%) would vote Yamina if elections were held

today• Anglos vote more on issues and policy (52%), rather than ideology (34%) and are

more concerned with economic and welfare issues• Anglos seek a more representative and responsive form of government• One in five (18%) believe a specifically Anglo representative or Anglo party would

allow them to have the most impact on the Israeli government • Only less than a third of Anglos believe that they should not organize amongst

themselves as a community• Newer Anglo immigrants (0-5 years in Israel) are more Right-wing, religious, and

care most about housing and integration issues

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Understanding the Sample

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GenderGender:

[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL]

4852

Male Female

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GeographyLocation of Residency


18

97 6 6 5 5 4 4

2 2 1

33

Jerusalem Tel Aviv Netanya Modi'in Haifa andnorth of

Haifa

GushEtzion,

includingEfrat

BeitShemesh

Ra'anana Beer Sheva,Dimona,Eilat andSouth ofGadera

Herzliya Shomron Caesarea Other

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Over half of respondents were born in the USIn what country were you born?


54

1914

81 4

USA UnitedKingdom

SouthAfrica

Canada Israel Other

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97% have native or mother-tongue level English

Which of the following best describes your general level of spoken and written English?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL]

65

32

3 1 1

Native Mothertongue

Very high High Very good

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Religious breakdown of Anglo votersAnd how would you define yourself religiously? Would you say you are ultra-orthodox, orthodox,

traditional, conservative, reform or secular? If you are not Jewish just say so.[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL]

22

5

11

19

34

47

Secular Reform Conservative Traditional Orthodox UltraOrthodox

Somethingelse

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2026

17

36

I have lived inIsrael for 0-5 years

I have lived inIsrael for 6-15

years


years

I have lived inIsrael for 26 or

more

Lived in Israel for…Which of the following best defines you?


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Average age: 58In what year were you born?


1

118

15

28

38

18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

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51 5358

64

0-5 years 6-15 years 16-25 years 26+ years

MEAN AGE ONLY

Mean age by years living in IsraelIn what year were you born?

[MEAN AGE ONLY BY YEARS LIVING IN ISRAEL]

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How Anglos ActLike All Israelis:

Political Ideology &Country Direction

15

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Half of Anglo voters identify as Right wingIf you had to label yourself, would you say you are left, lean left, in the center, lean right or right in

your political beliefs?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL]

7

15

25 25 24

Left Lean Left Center Lean Right Right

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Country directionIn general, and putting the Coronavirus pandemic aside, do you feel things in Israel are going in

the right direction or do you feel things are going in the wrong direction?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL]

-48

46

RightWrong

Net: -2

11

35

2225

Very Right SomewhatRight

SomewhatWrong

Very Wrong

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52

4145

50

Male Female

Right Direction Wrong Direction

Anglo-men more positive, Anglo-women more negative outlook on country direction

In general, do you feel things in Israel are going in the right direction or do you feel things are going in the wrong direction? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN

ISRAEL BY GENDER]

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1018

33

6472

8775

61

29 24

Left Lean Left Center Lean Right Right


Stark ideological divide in country directionIn general, do you feel things in Israel are going in the right direction or do you feel things are

going in the wrong direction? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY IDEOLOGY]

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7

36

17

32

72

27


LEFT Center RIGHT

Stark ideological divide in country directionIf you had to label yourself, would you say you are left, lean left, in the center, lean right or right

in your political beliefs?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY COUNTRY DIRECTION]

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11

34

27

11 1118 21

47

21

62


Secular Reform ConservativeTraditional Orthodox Ultra-Orthodox

Religiosity also drives country directionAnd how would you define yourself religiously? Would you say you are ultra-orthodox, orthodox,

traditional, conservative, reform or secular? If you are not Jewish just say so.[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY RELIGIOSITY]

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93

7256

36

1546

17

36

57

8296

Likud YahadutHatora / UTJ /

Aguda

Yamina Blue andWhite

Yesh Atid Meretz - DU


Country direction by Knesset voteIn general, do you feel things in Israel are going in the right direction or do you feel things are

going in the wrong direction?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY VOTE TOMORROW]

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Issues

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Top personal issue facing Anglos: Economic challenges

Aside from the Coronavirus, what is the single most important issue facing you and your family today?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL]

191010

977

54

33333

2222

1111111111

12

General Economic IssuesEmployment and work-related issues

Financial securityThe housing problem

Israel's Healthcare SystemCost of living

Political chaos, government dysfuntionIntegration into Israel

Israel's Education SystemCaring about young people

FamilySolidarity of the people

Caring for aging parents, pensionGeneral Security Issues

CorruptionPreserving Israeli Democracy

MarriageReligionization problem

SovereigntyReligion

Social inequalityThe Palestinian issue

BureaucracyHigh taxes

Terrorism (including Hamas and Gaza)Strengthening Jewish-Religious identity

Bibi, the Netanyahu FamilyDon't Know/Other

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Top Issues for Government:Economic Issues, Political Crisis

Aside from the Coronavirus pandemic, of the following 7 issues, what is the most important issue facing the government of Israel?


21 2016

1411 11

1

Economicissues

The politicalcrisis

Issues of publicservices suchas education,

healthcare andtransportation

Issue ofdemocracy and

legal system

Issues ofsecurity and

foreignrelations,including

fighting BDS

Issues ofreligion and

state

Issues aroundAliyah andabsorption

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30

14

9

2018

1415 16

23

14

30

20

1210 10

26

18

0 02

7 73

LEFT Center RIGHT

Democracy Public services Political crisis Economic issues

Religion and state Fighting BDS Aliyah Other

Ideology drives top government issueAside from the Coronavirus pandemic, of the following 7 issues, what is the most important issue

facing the government of Israel?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY RELIGIOSITY]

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Top policies to bring from home countries deal with nature of government

In thinking about the country you or your parents were born in, what one policy or government initiative from there would you like to see implemented or better implemented in Israel? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL]

129

444

3333333

2222222

111111

32

Representative democracySeperation of Religion and State

Values, equality, civil rightsFair Judicial System, separation of powers

Welfare / Social issuesLess political parties

Change in election processEducation

Reducing taxesCorruption

Sundays offHealthcare

ConstitutionAffordable housingConsumer support

Term limits for Prime MinisterBreaking cartels

Civil marriageEnvironment

Annexation, sovereigntyLaw enforcementLess bureaucracy

Cost of livingDemocracy

Social cohesionDon't know/Other

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Top policy for government to enact(combined 1st & 2nd choice)

In thinking about the following government reforms and policies, which do you think is most important for the Government of Israel to enact? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY

LIVING IN ISRAEL]

32

42

10

6

6

3

33

21

19

13

10

51st Choice2nd Choice

Six to eight Sundays off per year to create longer weekends

Fighting BDS around the world

Reducing unnecessary taxes and fighting monopolies

Increase investments in absorption services for immigrants to Israel

Increase investments in Aliyah from English-speaking countries

Change Israel’s political system to allow for geographic representation

19

34

65

63

29

16

8

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26 25 2115 14

3

28 27 2515 18

26

41 45 49

6761

68

Geographicrepresentation

Reducing taxes Six Sundays off Fight BDS Invest inabsorption

Invest in Aliyah

LEFT Center RIGHT

Certain policies have strong Right supportIf you had to label yourself, would you say you are left, lean left, in the center, lean right or right

in your political beliefs?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY MOST IMPORTANT

ENACT]

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How Anglos Vote

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25

1513

106

42

24

Yamina Yesh Atid Likud Blue &White

Meretz -DU

UTJ YisraelBeytenu

Don'tknow/Other/

Undecided

Knesset vote tomorrow by percentThinking about the next national elections for Knesset, which might not be held for several years,

if the election was held today, for whom would you vote?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY LIVING IN ISRAEL]

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44

24

72 2 2 2 1 1 1

15

Yamina Likud UTJ DerechEretz

YisraelBeytenu

Blue &White

Yesh Atid OztmaYehudit

Shas JewishHome

Don’t Know/ Other/

Undecided

RIGHT ONLY

Right Anglos vote more Rightthan All Israelis

Thinking about the next national elections for Knesset, which might not be held for several years, if the election was held today, for whom would you vote? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS

OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY RIGHT OF CENTER ONLY]

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38

18

11

5 3 2 1 1

22

Yesh Atid Blue &White

Yamina Likud YisraelBeytenu

Gesher Labor UTJ Don'tKnow/Other/

Undecided

Center ONLY

How Centrist Anglos voteThinking about the next national elections for Knesset, which might not be held for several years,

if the election was held today, for whom would you vote? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY CENTER ONLY]

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2924

19

3 3 2 1 1

17

Meretz - DU Yesh Atid Blue & White Labor Joint Arab List Yamina UTJ Gesher Don't Know/Other/

Undecided

LEFT ONLY

How Left Anglos voteThinking about the next national elections for Knesset, which might not be held for several years,

if the election was held today, for whom would you vote? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY LEFT OF CENTER ONLY]

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Why Anglos vote the way they doWhen you think about how you vote in Knesset elections, which of the following is most similar to

your opinion?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY LIVING IN ISRAEL ]

52

34

7 7

I vote for a partythat advocates for

the specificpolicies and issues

that are mostimportant to me

I vote for a partythat is closest to

my politicalideology

I vote for a partywith the goal of

keeping orreplacing the

Prime Minsiter

I vote for a partythat has the bestpeople on its list

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How Anglos See Their Potential Impact

47

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How to have the most impact?Disregard your Anglo identity

For English speaking Israelis like yourself to have the most impact on Israeli government, do you think it would be best to:

[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY LIVING IN ISRAEL]

58

13 10 8 12

Support a political partythat comes closest to myideology irrespective if

they specificallyrepresent me

Support non-profits andnon-governmental

organizations that affectchange in public policy

Support a specific"Anglo" representative in

an exisiting politicalparty whose role was to

specifically representpeople like you

Support a new politicalparty that represents

people like you

Other / None

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6958 58 55 54 50

Yesh Atid Likud Meretz - DU Blue &White

Yamina UTJ

Support political party closest to my ideology

Majority of voters across parties say the best way to have impact is to support a party that comes closest to their ideology

For English speaking Israelis like yourself to have the most impact on Israeli government, do you think it would be best to:

[SUPPORT PARTY CLOSEST TO MY IDEOLOGY ONLY BY 6 BIGGEST PARTIES]

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Less than a third say Anglos should not organize amongst themselves

Many communities in Israel, such as the Russian speaking community, the Druze community, the Ethiopian community, and the Ultra-Orthodox communities, have each organized within their

own community to better serve members of their community and in order to advocate for policies that benefit their community. Which of the following comes closest to your view?


32

20

32

16

The 'Anglo' or 'English-speaking community'

should similarlyorganize among

themselves


have already organizedamong themselves in a

similar way


does not need tosimilarly organizeamong themselves

None of the above

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36

2320 17

3135

13

26

Yes Anglo-Speaking Community No Anglo-Speaking Community

Should organize Already existsNo need to organize None of the above

Those who identify as Anglos more likely to say Anglos should organize

Many communities in Israel, such as the Russian speaking community, the Druze community, the Ethiopian community, and the Ultra-Orthodox communities, have each organized within their own community to

better serve members of their community and in order to advocate for policies that benefit their community. Which of the following comes closest to your view?

[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY ANGLO-SPEAKING COMMUNITY]

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39

26

15

24

34 31

1219

Male Female

Should organize Already exists

No need to organize None of the above

Male Anglos more likely to suggest Anglos organize

Many communities in Israel, such as the Russian speaking community, the Druze community, the Ethiopian community, and the Ultra-Orthodox communities, have each organized within their own community to

better serve members of their community and in order to advocate for policies that benefit their community. Which of the following comes closest to your view?

[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY GENDER]

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58

37

5042

63

50

Should organize Anglo-Speaking Community

Anglo-SpeakingCommunity already exists

No need to organizeAnglo-Speaking

Community

Male Female

Majority of those who say Anglos are already organized are Female Anglos

Gender:[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY ANGLO-SPEAKING

COMMUNITY ORGANIZE]

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Who Identifies as Anglo?

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Majority of English speaking citizens of Israel that reside in Israel identify as ‘Anglo’

In Israel, some citizens use different words to describe communities in Israel. One community in Israel describes itself as ‘Anglo’ or ‘English-speaking.’

Do you consider yourself to be a member of the Anglo or English-speaking community in Israel?


75

25

Yes No

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5043

5157


Male Female

Those who do not identify as Anglo are more likely to be women

Gender:[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY ANGLO-SPEAKING

COMMUNITY]

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The Defining Factor:Years in Israel

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2026

17

36

I have lived inIsrael for 0-5 years


years


years

I have lived inIsrael for 26 or

more

Lived in Israel for.. Which of the following best defines you?


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1420 2122 24

30

2014

18

4339

32

Left of Center Center Right of Center


Previous immigrants were more Left OR Over time, Anglos shift to the Left

Which of the following best defines you? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY IDEOLOGY]

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54 5549

43


RIGHT ONLY

Previous immigrants were more Left OR Over time, Anglos shift to the Left

If you had to label yourself, would you say you are left, lean left, in the center, lean right or right in your political beliefs?

[RIGHT ONLY BY YEARS LIVING IN ISRAEL]

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1218

2229

4 3 37

13 11 11 9

18 1722 21

4438

30 28

15 4 4


Secular Reform ConservativeTraditional Orthodox Ultra-Orthodox

Previous immigrants were less religious OR Over time, Anglos become less religiousAnd how would you define yourself religiously? Would you say you are ultra-orthodox, orthodox,

traditional, conservative, reform or secular? If you are not Jewish just say so.[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY YEARS LIVING IN ISRAEL]

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56

47 4840

34

47 45

56



Country direction by years living in IsraelIn general, do you feel things in Israel are going in the right direction or do you feel things are

going in the wrong direction? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY YEARS LIVING IN ISRAEL]

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24

14

27 26

18 17

31

42



Years in Israel by country directionWhich of the following best defines you?

[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY COUNTRY DIRECTION]

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82 78 7868

18 23 2232


Yes Anglo-Speaking CommunityNo Anglo-Speaking Community

Over time, Anglos identify less as AngloIn Israel, some citizens use different words to describe communities in Israel. One community in

Israel describes itself as ‘Anglo’ or ‘English-speaking.’ Do you consider yourself to be a member of the Anglo or English-speaking community in Israel?

[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY YEARS LIVING IN ISRAEL]

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2114

2724

1815

33

45



Over time, Anglos identify less as AngloWhich of the following best defines you?

[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY ANGLO-SPEAKING COMMUNITY]

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27

16 17

3228

2222

11 1319

45 45

Should organize Anglo-Speaking Community

Anglo-SpeakingCommunity already exists

No need to organizeAnglo-Speaking

Community


Anglos in Israel longest drive sentiment that the community exists and there’s no need to organize

Which of the following best defines you? [17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY ANGLO-SPEAKING

COMMUNITY ORGANIZE]

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For recent immigrants,Housing and Integration are top issues

Aside from the Coronavirus, what is the single most important issue facing you and your family today?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY LIVING IN ISRAEL 0-5 YEARS ONLY]

17

12

11

11

6

6

6

The housing problem

Integration into Israel

Employment and work-related issues

Financial security

General Economic Issues

Cost of living

Political chaos, government dysfunction

Living in Israel 0-5 years ONLY

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Top 5 personal issuesfor 6-15 years living in Israel ONLY


26

13

8

6

5

5


Employment and work-relatedissues

Cost of living

Financial security

The housing problem

Corruption


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Top 5 personal issuesfor 16-25 years living in Israel ONLY


25

10

8

8

7

7


The housing problem


Cost of living

Financial security

Israel's Education System


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Top 5 personal issuesfor 26+ years living in Israel ONLY

Aside from the Coronavirus, what is the single most important issue facing you and your family today?[17+, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS OF ISRAEL THAT RESIDE IN ISRAEL BY LIVING IN ISRAEL 26+ YEARS ONLY]

17

15

13

8

7


Financial security

Israel's Healthcare System


Caring about young people

Living in Israel 26+ years ONLY

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