A new survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute has found that 60 percent of Israelis believe the country faces a real and clear risk of civil war. The findings, reported by Al Jazeera, also show that 79 percent of respondents rated the past year as socially bad, while 49 percent expressed pessimism about the future. Additionally, 52 percent said there is a high likelihood of an assassination attempt targeting the prime minister or another senior political figure.

Institute president Yedidia Stern said that while Israeli society demonstrates remarkable resilience and optimism, it remains deeply divided and polarized. He noted that citizens view internal division as the greatest threat and called for an urgent, long-term plan to rebuild solidarity and mutual trust.

The survey highlights growing public anxiety over political and social fragmentation in Israel, suggesting that national unity efforts may become a key priority for policymakers.