According to a Dec. 3, 2009 poll of Israeli Jewish eligible voters, conducted by Prof. Yitzhak Katz’ “Ma’agar Mochot” – Research and Interdisciplinary Consultancy Institute, commissioned by IMRA:
- Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to freeze Jewish construction in Judea & Samaria, for ten months, is a result of his inability to withstand US pressure – 72%.
- Netanyahu’s decision to freeze Jewish construction in Judea & Samaria will intensify pressure for further concessions – 56%.
- Netanyahu’s decision has been prompted by his desire to satisfy President Obama – 68%.
- Netanyahu violates his commitment to the electorate: 51%:26% (26% – no opinion).
- Netanyahu has abandoned the principle of reciprocity in the negotiation with the PA – 52%:27%.
- Netanyahu’s decision to freeze Jewish construction in Judea & Samaria must be submitted to a vote at the Knesset – 65%.
- Netanyahu must reinforce the law regarding illegal Palestinian construction – 79%.
- Netanyahu should accelerate construction in Jerusalem – 52%:11% (32% – sustained current pace).