Most Israelis believe internal conflicts, polarization are biggest threats to Israel, study reveals (opens original article in a new tab)

A study reveals that most Israelis view internal conflicts and polarization as the greatest threats to the state, with 55% identifying these as the most dangerous, while 60% fear civil war. Haredi Jews are the least integrated group, and while hope for the future has increased, political divides remain deep.

• 55% of Israelis see internal polarization as the biggest threat to the state
• 60% of Israelis believe there is a real danger of civil war
• Haredi Jews have the lowest closeness score among Israeli groups
• Hope index rose to 7.13 but left-wing supporters have low hope scores